?Chapter 968:


    It was the same grace he extended to Zenia. Even when he wasn’t sure she was his daughter, he never held it against her.


    To Collin, Linsey’s happiness meant everything. He would give her the world just to see her smile. Now that they were together again, he made a vow—to trust her fully. That was the only way to honor the love they had fought so hard to protect.


    Collin said calmly, “Mrs. Green, let’s not get lost in things that don’t matter. Gorman’s remains are still waiting. They’re yours to im.” His voice was steady, his face unreadable—calm like a stillke. No one could guess what he truly felt.


    “Collin!” Bart jumped to his feet, rage twisting his face. He bared his teeth. “My son died because of you! You’ll do exactly what we say, without one word of protest! This is payback!”


    His outburst hit Linsey like a physical blow. She stared, stunned, unable to believe what she was seeing. This furious, bitter man—was this the same gentle, quiet father she once knew?


    “Bart…” she whispered, finally finding her voice. Her brows furrowed in confusion as she saw the truth behind Gorman’s parents.


    “Enough! Don’t bother pretending to be nice!” Bart snapped, cutting her off coldly.


    Alissa’s face remained solemn, yet she didn’t speak to contradict Bart’s words. It was clear—she agreed with him.


    Only then did Linsey truly understand. This was how they saw it. In their eyes, she was the reason Gorman had died.


    What surprised her most was how kind Alissa had been earlier.


    Collin noticed the faint frown on Linsey’s face and the way her breath caught. He let out a quiet sigh before addressing Bart calmly. “If that’s what you believe, Mr. and Mrs. Green, then say it inly. If you’re after revenge, then there’s nothing left to discuss. The person who murdered Gorman is already behind bars. If you want justice, then face the real killer.”


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    “Collin!” Alissa snapped, trembling with fury. She pointed at him with shaking hands. “You couldn’t wait for my son to die! You let Kylee murder him, didn’t you? You’ve been targeting him all along! That assassination attempt—it had your fingerprints all over it!”


    Linsey couldn’t stay quiet any longer. Her voice turned cold. “Alissa, please choose your words carefully. The case was investigated thoroughly. Kylee and Haven were the ones responsible for Gorman’s death.”


    Her tone sharp, she took Collin by the arm and added firmly, “If there’s nothing more to say, we’ll be leaving.”


    Without another word, she took Collin’s hand and moved toward the door.


    “Stop right there!” Alissa’s voice rang out, icy and mocking. “Our men have already surrounded this ce. If either of you tries to step out…”


    Linsey froze in her tracks, her eyes wide with disbelief.


    Alissa’s next words made her blood run cold. “Collin will pay the price for my son’s death.”


    A wave of fear rushed through Linsey.


    They hade here alone, without any backup.


    If Alissa was telling the truth, and the Green family’s men were really outside, Collin might be able to escape—but not if he had to protect her too.


    She knew it. And so did Collin.


    Still, without hesitation, Collin pulled her behind him and whispered, “Don’t be afraid, Linsey. Stay close to me. I’ll get you out.”


    His grip tightened as he prepared himself to face whatever awaited them beyond the door.


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