Chapter 48

Chapter 48 I Can Handle It

As she saw the teasing smile dancing in Collin's eyes, Linsey's cheeks flushed deeper. She quickly pretended to cough, hoping the distraction would shield her from the uncomfortable tension.

"Take it easy," Collin said, a slight crease forming on his brow. His hand reached out to gently pat her back. "Here, have

some water."

He passed the glass to Linsey.

Still choking on her coughs, Linsey grabbed the glass and drank a few sips, slowly regaining her breath.

The uncomfortable feeling in her throat gradually subsided.

After a beat of silence, she hesitated before looking up at him. "Um..." She bit her lip, cautious. "Did you hear what I said just now?"

Collin's expression remained calm as he answered, his voice measured, "I caught a bit of it."

His gaze lifted, and suddenly, his tone turned casual, almost teasing. "You don't mind, do you?"

Linsey was so embarrassed that she wished she could vanish into thin air.

Collin had been nothing but considerate and gentle with her, hadn't he? Was he really being so obedient?

kind of audacity had she had

nose, her voice faltering. "... I was just rambling

mean any of it. Please... don't take

spoke, Linsey discreetly studied Collin's face, hoping to catch some

if you meant it." Collin's voice broke the silence, his

confusion growing. She couldn't quite grasp what he

was fine, even if she had meant everything she had

who called... was he

with him since marrying you. He called just now, and

Don't worry, I'm your wife now, and I won't

Collin's lips, a quiet satisfaction

wondered if there was a chance for Linsey and her ex- boyfriend to reconnect, but after overhearing their

stand up for

clear that Feliz had been a nuisance early in

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voice steady and reassuring. "If

breath of relief, grateful that Collin wasn't upset. She shook her head with a small

You should focus on your work and not worry about

and headed out for work, the day stretching ahead of

lingering for a moment before he wheeled himself

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