Chapter 786 You''re using The Wrong...
Zander showing up at Collin''spany hadn''t been something anyone had nned.
It never crossed Linsey''s mind that her son, overwhelmed by her emotional breakdown that night, would take matters into his own hands and confront Collin face-to-face.
But the truth behind it all pointed straight to Gorman, who had quietly pulled the strings and ordered Caylee to
carry it out.
To Linsey, it was painfully clear-everything spiraling out of control had been Gordon''s doing, And now he had the gall to use her of pushing Zander toward Collin on purpose?
The usation was nothing short of ridiculous.
Fighting to stayposed, she filled her lungs with air and said, "Where is Zenia? If you''ve hurt her in any way, I won''t stop until I''ve made you pay."
Not knowing where her daughter was sent her thoughts racing, each one darker than thest
Even if Gorman hadn''t shown the same hostility toward Zenia that he did toward Zander, it didn''t change the fact that she, too, was Collin''s flesh and blood. Because of that, Linsey refused to believe Gorman could ever truly care for Zenia. Gorman leaned back with the same unsettling calm he always wore. "She''s fine,” he said casually. "I just had someone take her out to enjoy the day."
His tone was too easy, too smooth, and Linsey didn''t trust a word of it.
This was the same man who had gone to great lengths to trap them before they could slip away. Whatever he was up to now, she was certain it wasn''t innocent.
A sudden ding from his phone echoed through the room.
After a quick nce at his phone, Gorman looked up with a surprisingly gentle tone. "She''s back now. Zenia''s downstairs."
The moment those words registered, Linsey threw back the covers and started to get up.
Before she could take a full step, Gorman''s hand mped around her wrist. "Wait. Something''s not right with her. You might want to brace yourself."
His words struck her like ice water. Linsey turned to him, disbelief written across her face. “She''s only fo Her voice cracked. "How could you even think of hurting her and not feel anything?"
Feigning innocence, Gorman widened his eyes and spoke with mock sincerity. "You''re using the wrong
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person. I haven''t left your side-not once. How would I even have the chance to hurt her?"
"Let go." Linsey tore herself free, done listening, done reasoning
She stormed out of the room, the hallways unfamiliar and twisting, until she finally found the staircase
The space wasvish, cold in its elegance. A passing thought drifted through her mind-this must be Corman''s
estate in Grester.
As her feet hurried down the stairs, her eyes caught a glimpse of the living room.
From afar, Caylee looked weighed down by both sadness and graveness.
A sharp squeeze gripped Linsey''s chest as dread took hold. Without thinking, she bolted forward, her voice cracking with urgency. "Zenia!"
Hearing her name, the little girl stirred in Caylee''s arms and lifted her head, eyes searching
One look at her daughter''s face made Linsey stop in her tracks, her breath catching mid-step.
Dirt streaked across Zenia''s cheeks, and faint scratches ran along her soft skin. Her dress, once neat, now hung wrinkled and stained with dust.
"Mommy!" Zenia''s voice cracked as soon as her eyes locked onto Linsey, tears rushing to the surface.
That single word carried more weight than a full confession-packed with sorrow, fear, and longing Without hesitation, Linsey dropped to her knees, arms open, ready to catch the little body barreling toward her. The instant Zenia collided with her, she pressed her face into Linsey''s shoulder and broke into scbs, her cries fragile and aching. "Mommy..."
Hearing the voice tightened something in Linsey''s chest, her throat thick with emotion she couldn''t swallow. Blinking fast, she fought the sting behind her eyes and lowered her head, gently cupping the back of Zenia''s head with her palm. "You''re safe now. Mommy''s got you."
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