Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 7

Chapter 7 May I Use The

Kitchen

Linsey had just finished unbuttoning Collin's shirt and was about to reach for his belt when his expression suddenly

hardened.

His grip closed around her wrist in a flash, his voice sharp and unwavering. "That's enough. Get out."

If she went any further, he wasn't sure he could control himself.

Linsey blinked, thrown off by the abrupt shift. "What?"

Collin didn't bother explaining. Instead, he called out, his tone clipped, "Prepare the room next door for her."

"Yes, Mr. Riley."

Without another word, he pushed Linsey toward the doorway and shut the door behind her with a resolute thud. Her

suitcase, still untouched, sat abandoned in the hallway.

The echo of the door slamming reverberated down the corridor, leaving Linsey completely stunned.

"What is wrong

with him?" She turned to the butler, confusion laced in her voice. "Why did he just snap like that?"

The butler's voice remained calm, almost practiced. "Mrs. Riley, Mr. Riley has always been unpredictable. Now that you're

staying here, it's best to get used to it. After all, he..."

His words trailed off, but Linsey didn't need him to finish. The pieces were already falling into place.

Collin, despite his young age, was confined to a wheelchair, cast aside by his own family. It was no wonder he carried so

much frustration.

No wonder he kept pressing her about what she thought of him. He had probably spent years drowning in his own insecurities.

The realization struck her hard, and sympathy settled heavily in her chest. He must have completely misunderstood her. She had to clear things up before he convinced himself that she saw him as less of a man,

Inside his room, Collin sat in his wheelchair, his jaw clenched as he struggled to steady his breath. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't calm down.

as he stood up and entered the bathroom and

him, dousing the fire raging inside. It took a long

a towel through his damp hair, still simmering

couldn't wrap his head around it. How could a single touch from

lose control like that?

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next morning, Linsey freshened up and

knock

to find the butler

Riley, breakfast is ready. If you're finished getting ready, you're welcome to come down and eat," he said

gave a small nod. "Alright, thank

thoughts drifted back to the

things up with Collin.

perfect

found the table

Collin.

staring at

the dishes not suit your taste?" the

head. "No, that's

pause, she took a breath and asked, "Is

hint of helplessness in his tone. “He's been in the study working since last night. None of

disturb him."

hesitation, he added, his voice edged with concern.

not much

she looked up, she caught the butler watching her with a

As his wife, their

equals.

was important-it set the tone for the entire

talk to him," she

he realizes how much you care, I'm

it."

hesitated, her brows knitting together.

sudden change in demeanor last night, she wasn't entirely convinced. Was the butler just

chance. Maybe preparing something for Collin to eat

the tension.

use the kitchen?" she asked, nodding