Chapter 720:
Looking down at Zander, who still seemed unsettled in her arms, she continued gently, “Even if Collin finds out I’ve returned, I won’t let him see Zander. It’s better this way, especially since Zander really…”
The resemblance was undeniable. Anyone who had ever met Collin would instantly notice how much Zander looked like him. That alone explained why Dustin had reacted the way he did.
Once Dolores confirmed that Dustin had left the restaurant, she led the way, quietly ensuring Linsey and Zander made it back to their hotel without incident.
At the same time, Dustin had returned to CR Corporation, though his thoughts remained fixed on Dolores.
As he caught sight of Collin at work in his office, Dustin’s thoughts immediately jumped to Zander—the boy he had spotted earlier at the restaurant.
There was no doubt in his mind. The resemblance hadn’t been imagined. That child truly looked like a younger version of Collin.
Regret hit him hard. He hadn’t managed to take a photo as proof.
Having known Collin for years, Dustin understood him inside and out. Without something concrete, even the most detailed explanation wouldn’t hold water. Collin would dismiss it without a second thought. What made it even more bewildering was the fact that Collin hadn’t been romantically involved with anyone but Linsey in all these years. So the appearance of a child bearing Collin’s features came as a complete shock.
A sudden possibility dawned on Dustin. Maybe—just maybe—Linsey had already been pregnant when she and Collin parted ways four years ago.
The idea stunned him.
“What are you just standing there for?” Collin asked in a steady tone, then lifted his gaze toward Dustin, who stood by the door.
That snapped Dustin out of it. Seeing the stunned look on his friend’s face, Collin arched a brow. “What’s going on?”
Still rattled, Dustin tried to gather himself. He opened his mouth, hesitated, then forced himself to walk toward the desk. “Can I ask you something… personal?”
Collin didn’t even glance at him. “No.”
Dustin ignored the rejection, sat down with a straight face, and leaned forward. “Look, Collin, this might come off as invasive, but it’s something important. You deserve to know.”
Lifting his gaze, Collin fixed his eyes on him. “Then quit dragging it out. Just say what you came to say.”
Dustin paused briefly, unsure how to phrase the question without sounding intrusive. Still, he pressed forward. “Collin, have you been with anyone… romantically, in the past few years?”
That line barely left his mouth before Collin’s expression shifted into something cold and sharp. “What did you just say?”
Noticing the irritation flare across his friend’s face, Dustin quickly raised his hands in defense. “I didn’t mean anything by it—I was just wondering.”
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