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?

What kind of audacity had she

and she awkwardly rubbed her nose, her voice faltering. "...

mean any of it.

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

if you meant it." Collin's voice broke

She couldn't quite

it was fine, even if she had meant

person who called... was he the groom

I've severed all ties with him since marrying you. He called just

worry, I'm your wife now, and

at Collin's lips,

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

Linsey to stand up for him

was clear that Feliz had been a nuisance

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looked at Linsey, his voice steady and reassuring. "If you run

relief, grateful that Collin wasn't upset. She shook her

it. You should focus on your work and not worry about me.”

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

a moment before he wheeled

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