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.

up and entered the bathroom and turned the

inside. It took a long time before he finally wrestled back

ran a towel through his damp hair, still

He couldn't wrap his head around it. How

lose control like that?

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up and had just finished getting

a soft knock sounded at

to find the butler

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

a small nod.

shut the door, her thoughts drifted back to the events of last

things up with

be the perfect time to

found the table

Collin.

staring at the untouched

not suit your taste?" the butler asked, his

head. "No, that's not it.

a brief pause, she took a breath and asked,

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

disturb him."

he added, his voice edged with concern. "He has a

much we can do to

up, she caught the butler

As his wife,

equals.

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

to him,"

butler's face brightened with relief. "That's wonderful! Once he realizes how

it."

hesitated, her brows knitting

she wasn't entirely convinced. Was the

chance. Maybe preparing something

the tension.

kitchen?"