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?

she had to make things up like

her, and she awkwardly rubbed her nose, her voice faltering. "... I was just rambling

of it. Please... don't take

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

you meant it." Collin's

She couldn't

fine, even if

casually asked, "The person who called... was he the groom who left you at your

him since marrying you.

he stands. Don't worry, I'm your wife now, and I

Collin's lips, a quiet

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

Linsey to stand up

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voice steady and reassuring. "If you run into any trouble that you

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

I can handle it. You should focus on your work and not worry about

Linsey gathered her things and headed out for work, the day stretching

for a moment before he wheeled himself into the

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