Chapter 358 It''s Gorman


    A wave of confusion washed over Linsey, quickly followed by an overwhelming


    sense of fear-the kind that only the


    unknown could bring.


    Her lips trembled as she whispered, barely audible, "Collin..."


    Since she had just emerged from a long, dark blur of unconsciousness, her voice was fragile, like a breath caught in the


    wind.


    Yet, even from the doorway, Collin heard the faintest sound.


    Without a second thought, he rushed to her side. "Linsey."


    As he reached her bedside and saw she was conscious, a spark of joy flickered in his eyes-fleeting but unmistakable.


    "Collin!"


    Linsey''s eyes filled with tears. Without a second thought, she stretched her arms toward him, craving his touch, his


    Collin didn''t hesitate. His strong hands gently lifted her, pulling her into his arms. The moment she settled against him, quiet sobs escaped her, breaking free.


    It was only in his embrace that Linsey finally allowed herself to release the fear she had been holding in for so long.


    "Collin, I was so frightened... honestly, I was terrified!" Her voice cracked, the sobs making her words barely audible.


    But Collin understood her in ways words couldn''t capture.


    His gaze softened as he lowered it, his hand moving tenderly over her fragile back, his warmth a quietfort. "Don''t be


    scared. I''m here. It''s all over now. You''re safe with me."


    Each of Linsey''s broken sobs pierced Collin''s heart-sharp and unrelenting, like a thousand tiny daggers.


    He pulled her in tighter, unwilling to let her go.


    Slowly, the storm inside her began to quiet.


    She lifted her head from his chest, her breath unsteady as she sniffled.


    Collin reached for a few tissues and gently wiped the tears from her flushed face.


    Linsey looked up at him, a flush of embarrassment creeping over her. "Sorry, I got carried away."


    Collin''s brow furrowed, but he said nothing. Instead, he raised his hand and tenderly traced his thumb along the corner of


    her swollen eye.


    "Linsey, don''t ever say sorry to me, alright?" His low voice wrapped around her like a soft nket, each word intentional, each one filled with care. "I''m your husband. With me, you don''t have to hold back. And after what you''ve been through..."


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    Linsey noticed his sudden silence and turned to him, confusion flickering in her eyes.


    Her heart fluttered.


    In his gaze, she saw something that struck her a deep pain, a regret too heavy to bear.


    For a moment, fear gripped her, and she quickly tried tofort him instead "It''s okay. I''m alright now."


    It was rare for her to see him like this-so vulnerable.


    Collin''s lips curled into a faint smile, a quiet gesture of reassurance, as he moved to pour her a ss of water. "Here, have


    some water."


    After the drink, Linsey felt a sense of calm wash over her.


    But soon, her thoughts drifted back to the events in the hotel lounge, the fear still lingering like a shadow.


    Yet curiosity tugged at her, prompting her to ask, "How did you know something was wrong?"


    Collin''s voice was calm, but there was a sharp edge to it. "I waited at home for you, but you never came back. I called, but there was no answer. That''s when I started to worry. I headed to the hotel, and as soon as I got there, I saw Fernanda stopping my men from searching for you. That''s when I knew something was wrong."


    He exhaled sharply, his voice turning icy. "I knew Fernanda was up to something. But I never imagined she''d have the nerve to target you again."


    Linsey''s face hardened. After a brief pause, she couldn''t hold back. "Fernanda couldn''t have nned all of this on her own. Someone had to be pulling the strings, and that person is..."


    She opened her mouth to say Gorman''s name but faltered, weighing his influence in Grester.


    "I know," Collin interrupted, his tone dark. "It''s Gorman."


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