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    Collin had nned to mock Gorman a little when he arrived. But as he saw how weak and pale Gorman looked now, the words caught in his throat. He couldn’t bring himself to say anything harsh.


    He quietly took a seat nearby, staying alert to keep Linsey safe.


    He was sure his team would find them in less than thirty minutes. This was the only time—and thest—he would allow Gorman and Linsey to talk.


    After today, he would never give Gorman another chance to hurt her.


    As soon as they sat down, the sharp scent of disinfectant in the hospital room seemed to fade a little. Linsey turned and looked at Gorman quietly.


    She figured he must be used to the bitter smell by now after staying there for days.


    “Why aren’t you saying anything?” Gorman asked with a quiet chuckle. His dull eyes lit up for a brief moment.


    No matter the time or ce, Linsey always stirred deep feelings in him. She was sitting close enough to feel the heat of his stare.


    Pressing her lips together, she finally asked, “Why did you lie to me about having a child together through IVF?” She already knew the answer.


    But she still wanted to shake him out of the obsession that was slowly eating away at who he once was.


    She feared if he kept going like this, he would lose himselfpletely, along with any chance at peace.


    Still, she wished he could let go and move on with his life.


    Gorman stared at her without blinking. He didn’t answer her question. Instead, he asked, “Linsey, if I really died and you didn’t notice anything strange, would you say yes if my parents asked you to have our child?”


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    “No,” Linsey replied without pause, even before Collin could react.


    Gorman froze. Then he let out a bitterugh, his eyes dimming again. “Linsey, you’re still so heartless. I thought maybe, just maybe, you’d feel something when you saw me. Say something kind. Show some pity.”


    Linsey sighed silently, then said, “I know you heard what I said in the other room earlier. There’s no need to repeat it.”


    After a short pause, she added softly, “In this life, I’ll only have children with someone I love.”


    Collin smiled faintly from the side, his eyes warm as they rested on Linsey.


    Gorman’s face tensed. He struggled to keep his emotions in check. Linsey didn’t push him. She simply said, “If you want a child, first get better. Then maybe in the future—”


    “There won’t be one,” Gorman cut in. His eyes looked broken as he muttered, “I’ll never have children.”


    He understood what she meant. She wanted him to heal, meet someone new, fall in love, and start over. But Gorman knew he couldn’t do any of that.


    Linsey’s breath hitched, but she gently said, “Time heals all wounds.”


    Gorman gave a bitter smile and looked away. He didn’t want to talk about it anymore.


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