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?

of audacity had she had to make

and she awkwardly rubbed her nose, her voice

mean any of it.

discreetly studied Collin's face, hoping

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

She couldn't quite

just say it was fine, even if she

asked, "The person who called... was he the groom

quickly. "But I've severed all ties with him since marrying you. He

worry, I'm your wife now, and I won't have anything more to do

subtle smile tugged at Collin's lips, a quiet satisfaction settling

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

to stand up for him when talking

clear that Feliz had been

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"If you run into any trouble that you can't handle,

let out a quiet breath of relief, grateful that Collin wasn't upset. She shook her head with a small smile. "It's

not worry about me.” "Alright," Collin said, his

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

for a moment before he wheeled himself into

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