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 to make things up like

rubbed her nose, her

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

studied Collin's face, hoping to catch

Collin's voice broke the silence,

confusion growing. She couldn't quite grasp what he

fine, even if she had meant everything

could piece it together, Collin casually asked, "The person who called... was he the groom who left you at your

replied quickly. "But I've severed all ties with him

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

subtle smile tugged at Collin's

chance for Linsey and her ex- boyfriend to reconnect, but after overhearing their conversation

hadn't expected Linsey to stand up for

Feliz had been

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reassuring. "If you run into any trouble that you

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

should focus on your work and not worry about me.” "Alright,"

things and headed out for work, the day stretching ahead of

watched Linsey leave, his gaze lingering for a moment before

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