Chapter 9

Chapter 9 We'll Tackle It Together

Collin's gaze flickered with a trace of surprise so subtle it was almost invisible.

Like she mentioned, Linsey toned down the sweetness-which happened to suit his preferences effortlessly.

With a stoic expression, he nibbled on half of the cookie and, feigning a discerning palate, commented, "Overly sweet treats aren't really to my liking."

Linsey offered no rebuttal; instead, she silently logged this preference in her memory.

It was clear that Collin favored more subdued flavors.

"I'll whip up a new batch then," she said, reaching to collect the plate of cookies.

"That won't be necessary." Collin intercepted her hand with his, reaching for the warm milk instead. "This is fine for

breakfast."

His voice remained flat as he continued, "You can leave now. I have work to complete."

Linsey responded with measured calmness, "Collin, I want to apologize for last night. I hold no hard feelings towards you. It's just that we've recently met, and I'm still finding my footing. My actions meant nothing beyond that. And

you, I'm prepared to embrace every part of you-the virtues and the flaws. It seems only natural that I support you

absorbed her words in silence, his

he asked, his voice tinged with skepticism, "Do you

"Absolutely. I committed to marrying you, and I

Collin's lips. Did she know what she

to meet his

momentarily setting

in a car accident when I was young, leaving me with a lasting disability. This scar has led my family

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the need to step back, I won't

her composure,

without missing a beat and with a hint of mischief in his tone, tossed out an astronomical figure. "What if I said

a hundred million

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