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

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

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

Linsey discreetly studied Collin's face,

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

her confusion growing. She couldn't quite

say it was fine, even

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

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

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

smile tugged at Collin's lips, a quiet

ex- boyfriend to reconnect, but after overhearing their conversation earlier that morning, he quickly dismissed that

stand up

was clear that Feliz had been a nuisance

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looked at Linsey, his voice steady and reassuring. "If you run into any trouble that you can't handle, you can come to me. I'll help

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

focus on your work and not worry about me.” "Alright," Collin said, his tone

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

his gaze lingering for a

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