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.

entered the bathroom and turned the faucet on

icy water crashed over him, dousing the fire raging inside.

he emerged, he ran a towel through his damp

wrap his head around it. How could a single touch

lose control like that?

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freshened up and had just

a soft knock sounded at her

open to find

ready, you're welcome to come down and eat," he said with

small nod. "Alright,

her thoughts drifted back to the events of

things up with

perfect time

room, she found the

Collin.

at the

the matter? Do the dishes not suit your taste?" the butler asked, his

quickly shook her head. "No, that's not it. The

brief pause, she took a breath

tone. “He's been in the study working since last night. None

disturb him."

voice edged with concern. "He has a chronic stomach condition. But

cat, there's not much we can do to convince

and when she looked up, she caught the butler watching her with

could. As his wife, their relationship

equals.

his health gnawed at her. Breakfast was important-it set the tone for the entire

go talk to

with relief. "That's wonderful! Once he realizes how much you care, I'm sure

it."

her brows knitting together. Would

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

was the perfect chance. Maybe preparing something for Collin to eat

the tension.

I use the kitchen?" she asked, nodding toward