Heartbreak Brings Mr. Right

Reece glanced at his phone, leaning back against the seat, his gaze fixed on the screen as he waited patiently for Lindsey’s return.

Raising his eyes from his phone, Reece’s heart sank at the sight of

Lindsey’s pale complexion and swollen eyes, evidence of recent tears shed in solitude.

Reece, a bit startled, asked, “Miss Stewart, are you alright?”

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Lindsey shook her head weakly, eyes hollow.

She glanced at the empty seat before Reece and sat down opposite him.

“Domenic and Carole just left.

They asked me to let you know,” Reece said.

Lindsey nodded, then looked up and asked, “Mr.

Barton, have you decided about our earlier discussion?”

Reece felt his heart skip a beat.

Lindsey’s question brought back

Carole’s words to him.

Reece grabbed the glass of water before him and took a sip, needing a moment to gather his thoughts.

Finally, he answered, “I can help you.

”

“That’s wonderful.

I feel much more at ease knowing you’re helping.

”

Lindsey attempted a smile, but it came out more as a grimace.

Avoiding her gaze, Reece cleared his throat and said, “It’s getting late.

Let’s wrap up for today.

You can send me the details when you’re ready.

”

“Okay.

” Lindsey stood, then hesitated.

“About the legal fees.

“Don’t worry about that now.

We’ll discuss it later.

”

Reece put on his coat, and Lindsey did the same.

They walked out together.

Reece kept glancing at Lindsey.

Her face was deathly pale, and she remained silent.

Reece had always thought highly of Lindsey.

Could she really be the manipulative person Carole described?

As they reached the entrance, Lindsey suddenly felt weak and almost toppled over.

Reece instinctively caught her by the side.

“Are you alright?”

Lindsey felt a severe headache coming on.

Her vision blurred, and she felt herself fading.

“Take me to… the hospital…”

Before she could finish, she slumped into Reece’s arms.

When Lindsey opened her eyes again, she found herself lying in a hospital bed under observation.