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Chapter 766 Is That Child Really Gorman's

Dustin studied Collin's face, searching for even a flicker of emotion-but found nothing. There was no anger or sadness, just that familiar unreadable calm.noveldrama

After a pause, he ventured carefully, "Who is the father of Linsey's daughter?"

He didn't have to finish the question. Collin caught the thread. "Gorman claims he is the father."

His lids lifted a fraction, his voice calm and remote, as though recounting something insignificant. "I ran into the child again yesterday at the hospital. That makes it the third time now."

Only then did the memory snap into place for Dustin-the time he had seen Gorman at the airport, not long ago, accompanied by a little girl.

Back then, they had both remarked on how strikingly the child resembled Linsey.

So it was true. Linsey had a daughter. And that child... was Gorman's.

The realization hit him like a slow, rolling tide.

Four years had passed. Everything had changed.

Dustin just couldn't resist asking the question aloud. "Is that child really Gorman's?"

He glanced toward the stack of documents Collin had tossed aside earlier. "Those papers don't confirm

paternity."

Collin gave a short nod. "No, they don't. But it doesn't matter. I've made my decision. I'm going after Linsey

again."

A spark lit in Dustin's eyes. "You're serious? You're actually going to pursue her again?"

Collin's lips thinned into a firm line. "Yes."

"But... what about Gorman?" Dustin asked hesitantly, the uncertainty threading into his voice.

After all, Linsey and Gorman shared a child. Didn't that make them a family now?

"They're not married," Collin said flatly, cutting clean through the fog of implication. Gorman told me himself.

A muscle in Collin's jaw twitched, and for the first time, anger flashed in his eyes. "He let her raise a child on her own without marrying her. What kind of man does that? Irresponsible bastard."

A slow grin crept across Dustin's face. "Collin, this could be your window. Maybe she never even loved him. If she had, they would've tied the knot years ago. Four years-they had more than enough time for vows and a

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grand wedding."

At that, a faint, fleeting smile flickered across Collin's lips.

But Dustin frowned again. "Hold on... if you're planning to win Linsey back, does that mean you're giving up

Haven Walton?"

"Yes. My only courtesy toward Haven is out of respect for my grandmother."

"But the rumors are already swirling. Everyone thinks you're about to marry her. If Linsey hears that, she'll jump to the wrong conclusion again. You remember what happened yesterday at the restaurant-she asked about Haven, and you didn't exactly deny it."

Collin remained silent, like he was torn. Two seconds passed. Then, out of nowhere, he asked, "Have you heard anything about Joanne?"

Dustin looked taken aback. "Joanne? You mean Joanne Ellis? I remember she's close to Haven."

Collin leaned back slightly, his posture loosening as his tone turned almost leisurely. "She's been digging into Linsey... and anyone who's been close to Dolores lately."