Chapter 706:
Truthfully, if not for the sake of promoting Dolores’ fashion brand, she wouldn’t have returned to Grester at all.
Sensing the sudden heaviness in the air, Caylee quickly stepped in to change the subject. “Linsey, the design competition organizers just sent over the final event schedule. I’ll go through it with you once we’re back in the room.”
Snapping out of her thoughts, Linsey gave a soft smile and nodded. “Alright. Thank you for always staying on top of things.”
“It’s nothing,” Caylee said in a cheerful tone, eager to lift Linsey’s mood.
She picked up some food and placed it on Linsey’s plate. “Try this one! I had a bite earlier, and it’s really good.”
“Thank you. But you should eat too. Don’t just worry about me.”
Their meal didn’t last much longer, and soon the three of them made their way up to their suite on the top floor.
Linsey stood by the door, holding Zander’s hand, while Caylee stepped forward to unlock it.
Caylee blinked in mock confusion. “Huh? That’s odd…”
She turned toward Linsey. “It won’t open.”
Frowning slightly, Linsey reached out for the card. “Let me try.”
Caylee handed it over, then stepped aside and scooped Zander up in her arms.
Linsey gave it another go. This time, a short beep sounded, and the lock clicked open smoothly. She looked back at Caylee, puzzled. “No problem at all.”
She pushed the door open and stepped inside.
As Linsey flipped on the lights, Caylee discreetly covered Zander’s ears. Suddenly, there was a loud bang overhead. Startled, Linsey gasped as confetti burst from above, gently showering down on her.
The lights brightened, and a lively chorus rang out. “Welcome home, Linsey!”
Linsey’s eyes widened in disbelief, then she broke into a surprised laugh. “Dolores!”
Dolores dropped what she was holding and rushed over, throwing her arms around Linsey in a tight hug.
“Linsey! Do you know how long I’ve waited for this moment?” Her voice trembled as tears spilled down her cheeks. “You’ve been gone from Grester for four years. It felt like forever!”
Linsey was both touched and amused. She gently wiped the tears from Dolores’ face and smiled teasingly. “Dolores, I can’t believe you’re crying. The last time I saw you cry was probably back when we graduated from college, wasn’t it?”
Dolores swatted Linsey’s hand away with a slight huff. “I wasn’t crying—something just got in my eyes, alright?”
Then she turned and spotted Zander staring at her with curious eyes. Her mood instantly lifted. “And this must be Zander! Last time I saw him at your place, he was just a toddler.”
Linsey laughed softly. “Back then, he and Zenia were just barely over a year old.”
