Chapter 18

Chapter 18 I Found A Job

The butler instinctively lowered his voice, sensing the tension, and replied, "Mr. Riley, Mrs. Riley made dinner and has been

waiting for you ever since."

A flicker of irritation crossed Collin's features as he frowned, his voice sharp. "Didn't you tell her? I'm swamped with work.

She doesn't need to wait for me."

His gaze lingered on Linsey's sleeping face, and in a muttered, almost spiteful tone, he added, "So unnecessary."

Before the butler could respond, Linsey stirred slightly, her eyes fluttering open as she blinked groggily, still lost in the

haze of sleep.

When her blurry vision cleared and landed on Collin, she paused, confused for a moment, still processing the situation.

Collin's breath hitched unexpectedly, his heart skipping a beat as he caught sight of her. Her innocent, sleepy expression

made her look almost... endearing.

For a brief moment, he was caught off guard by the softness of his own thoughts, a surprising warmth spreading through

him.

As if to snap him out of his daze, Linsey fully awakened, her face lighting up as she threw the blanket off her, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Collin, you're finally back! I have something so important to share with you!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with

anticipation.

reports his subordinates had

been busy, but he had no clue

he considered the possibility

final gesture of care- something to soften the

lips curled into an inward

was really

her concern. It was completely

wanted to leave,

asked, his voice

her seat but didn't answer right away. Instead, she looked at him with a gentle smile and said, "It's getting late.

as his gaze met

this to be the last

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to the dining table, his

of dishes, flickering candlelight casting soft shadows, wine glasses glimmering, and

artfully across

sit. Then, she took a lighter and lit the

asked, her voice playful. "How's my candlelit dinner? Up to

stood frozen for a moment, caught off guard by the

pressed into a thin line, and with an air of stiffness, he asked,

matter-of-factly, her eyes gleaming with sincerity. "We're married. Isn't it normal

now and then, to spice

candlelight danced over her face, making her look even more captivating, her smile full of

charm.

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