"Really?" Aspen looked up, her eyes sparkling as she stared at Colin.Colin wasn't sure what had come over him. He had been forcing himself to sit there, swallowing his pride and discomfort. But now, faced with those bright, hopeful eyes, he couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh. Instead, he found himself nodding, almost against his will.This only made Aspen feel more disgusted. Her gaze grew even more intense, almost mocking. Unable to handle her piercing look, Colin quickly excused himself, claiming he had work to attend to, and practically fled the room.It was the first time he had ever lost his composure around her. In the past, he hadn't cared enough about her to be affected, but now even he didn't understand his own reactions.After leaving the room, Colin headed upstairs to see Gwyneth. She was strapped to the hospital bed, looking disheveled and desperate. The moment she saw Colin, her eyes lit up, and she struggled against the restraints, tears streaming down he
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