Though Dolores rarely occupied Collin s thoughts, he considered this carefully. If she s struggling emotionally, Dustin s likely at the center of it. I ll push him to step up, be present for her more consistently.
Linsey pressed on, worry creasing her brow. What about Hester? Is there truly no way to soften Hester s judgment of Dolores?
Without hesitation, Collin s response came steady and sure. Dustin and Dolores should focus on their own relationship, regardless of Hester s interference. After all, what they share belongs to them alone. As long as Dustin shows true resolve, they can still find their way to happiness.
Tension still etched itself across Linsey s features, refusing to ease. But Dustin isn t taking any real action. Lately, he and Dolores only manage stolen moments together, and even those happen under Joanne s protection to keep Hester from discovering them. If Joanne withdraws her help or worse, leads Hester straight to them Dolores will be completely defenseless.
Collin s silence stretched as he weighed her words. Perhaps Dustin has already devised a strategy we re not seeing.
Discouragement shadowed Linsey s expression. I hope you re right.
After a moment s hesitation, she fixed him with a puzzled stare. Dustin runs CR Corporation as CEO, doesn t he? With that kind of power at his disposal, surely he could stand up to Hester? If he truly wanted to, couldn t he easily deploy security to keep her surveillance away?
Certainly. Collin s voice carried its own note of bewilderment. Which makes his inaction all the more baffling. I can t understand why he hasn t moved against Hester s meddling.
His lips compressed into a thin line as he confessed, Since he s keeping his cards close to his chest, I can t risk interfering. The last thing I want is to accidentally sabotage whatever strategy he s crafting.
The more Linsey absorbed his words, the deeper her unease grew. Urgency sharpened her voice. He hasn t confided in you at all? Hasn t he come to you for counsel or asked for your perspective? Hester s relentless campaign against Dolores demands immediate action.
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We ve barely exchanged words beyond pleasantries lately, so his thoughts remain a mystery to me, Collin admitted.
Linsey stayed quiet for a moment, then laid a gentle hand on Collin s shoulder. You and Dustin practically grew up side by side, and he s the reason CR Corporation even exists. He sees you as family, Collin. Maybe you should reach out and talk to him more often.
She let out a soft sigh, a trace of confusion in her voice. It s strange, isn t it? Dustin s got more experience in matters of the heart than you do, yet half the time he seems completely lost. Sometimes I wonder if I made the right call letting Dolores date him
Don t worry too much, Collin said, trying to put her at ease. Dustin s dependable. He wouldn t just act on a whim. I ll talk to him tomorrow and see where his head s at.
Even as Collin tried to reassure her, Linsey s thoughts kept swirling. Collin s trust in Dustin came from years of friendship, and Linsey respected that.
But when it came to Dolores happiness, she didn t want to take any chances.
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