Collin shot him a cold look, then took the towel from Linsey. I ll do it. You take a break.

Linsey raised an eyebrow and smiled. Gladly. Just make sure you rinse it well.

Dolores glanced at the quiet Gorman. Why so silent, Gorman? I haven t even congratulated you yet. Surviving all that luck must be on your side. And thank you for saving Linsey.

She didn t feel much about him still being alive.

But to Linsey, it mattered. Now she could finally let go of the guilt.

Gorman paused before replying in a flat tone, I m just a bit overwhelmed by all the attention.

His words were polite, but there was an edge of irritation underneath.

Dolores and Dustin didn t mind. They were here for Linsey and Collin. Now that things had calmed down, Linsey noticed someone in the distance Joanne.

She blinked, taken aback, then frowned slightly. What are you doing here?

Her voice pulled everyone s attention toward Joanne.

Dolores smile faded. She turned her head, pretending not to notice.

But Linsey caught the change in her mood right away.

Her gaze lingered on Joanne, now a bit sharper.

The last time I saw you, you were at the Walton family s residence. Linsey spoke slowly, watching Joanne closely as she remained silent. Joanne had been lost in thought. She hadn t expected to see Gorman alive.

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A hundred thoughts raced through her mind.

When she came back to her senses, she forced a smile. Ms. Brooks. It s been a while.

She paused, then glanced at Dustin, her voice soft. I came with Dustin. I hope I m not intruding.

Joanne never lost sight of her real goal getting closer to Jeffery, no matter the cost.

Now that she was part of the Walton family, Gorman s fate barely registered on her radar.

To her, Kase had already shut the door on Haven. Despite their blood relation, there was no forgiveness left in his heart for that granddaughter.

The thought gave Joanne a quiet sense of relief. With that chapter closed, she could turn her full attention toward Linsey.

As soon as Joanne finished speaking, Linsey s gaze locked onto Dustin. Her cool stare carried an edge that made her silence sharp.

Years spent around Collin had sharpened Linsey s demeanor. Her words weren t the only thing that mirrored his they shared a look now too.

Dustin met her eyes by accident and felt something cold ripple down his spine.

He had only ever felt that same weight from Collin before.

If Linsey s mood soured because of him, Collin would follow suit and he would be the one left to deal with the fallout.

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