Chapter 656:
His elaborate preparations for the proposal had inadvertently caused her immense pain.
As the truth dawned on him, Collin’s eyes brimmed with tears. He retreated, finding himself unable to muster the words that might convince her to stay.
Pushing any further, he knew, would only earn him her hatred.
Linsey interpreted his silence as acceptance.
She lowered her eyes, her blurred vision falling on her abdomen.
Unbeknownst to Collin, she was carrying his child.
Now, Linsey chose to keep this secret, fearing that revealing it would only complicate their lives further.
She was determined to raise her child alone if necessary.
“We’ll meet in five days as agreed. I hope you’ll be there, so I don’t need to come again,” Linsey whispered, finishing her statement without a glance at Collin.
Turning to Gorman, she said, “Let’s leave. Could you drive me back to the hospital?”
At that instant, Gorman was secretly thrilled.
However, Linsey’s request jolted him back to the moment, though he couldn’t completely hide his smile.
“Of course, Linsey. Let’s head back,” Gorman responded.
All his effort had finally earned him the place next to Linsey he had longed for.
From a distance, Collin observed Linsey and Gorman standing too close for comfort, a sight that stung deeply.
His frustration boiling over, he blurted out, “Linsey, I won’t argue if you want a divorce. But…”
His eyes narrowed at Gorman as he said, “Gorman is not trustworthy. You shouldn’t rely on him. He’s—”
Linsey’s patience wore thin as Collin tried to dictate her choices once more.
Standing tall, she retorted sharply, “My decisions after our divorce are mine alone. I would appreciate it a lot if you could just leave me be.”
Collin looked at her, stunned. “You’re seriously choosing Gorman?”
At this, Gorman’s grin widened. No surprise—Collin was still stuck in his own jealous spiral.
Trying to control her frustration, Linsey responded sharply, “We’re ending our marriage. Your opinion on my future relationships is unnecessary, right?”
She added scornfully, “And should you find a girl suitable for your stature, rest assured, I’ll hold my tongue.”
With a dismissive glance, Linsey took Gorman’s arm and they walked away determinedly.
Gorman’s heart skipped a beat. His entire chest warmed from Linsey’s gesture.
As they departed together, Collin could only muster a bitter chuckle. “Alright, fine!”
In a sudden outburst, Collin kicked a nearby table, its crash echoing sharply, startling everyone around.
It was over. There was really no chance of getting back together now. What was he to do now?
