Chapter 64

Chapter 64 Let Me Help You With That

Collin gazed at the warmth in Linsey's tender smile, and an unexpected stir tugged at his heartstrings.

For reasons beyond his grasp, a flicker of unease danced through him at that moment.

Nothing ever seemed to faze him; he remained indifferent to everything and everyone.

Life had always been peaceful and predictable for him, stretching back to the earliest days.

Yet, Linsey's presence was like a burst of sunlight, illuminating his gray, monochrome existence.

"Sure, let me help you with that," he responded, his voice softening-a rare deviation from his usual frosty tone. He fought to quell the unfamiliar flutter within him as he spoke.

Linsey's smile widened, and she gracefully handed him the necklace box before turning and lowering herself in front of him. Collin had been looking up at her from his seated position in the wheelchair since she entered the room.

Now, at eye level, he could see the delicate swirl of hair at her crown and the way her lustrous locks cascaded gracefully

down her back.

His breath caught in a silent gasp. His eyes traced the line of her spine, veiled by her flowing hair, before he reluctantly set the box down on the desk with a soft click.

Unseen by Linsey, the slight sound caused her eyelashes to flutter, a subtle testament to the quiet tension between them.

the dazzling gemstone necklace

collarbone, its

the ends of the necklace, his

as a soft barrier, Linsey could feel the comforting warmth of his palms against her

the weight of the necklace

she tilted her head forward slightly, a faint itch tickling her skin- uncertain if it was the sudden adornment at her neck or Collin's close proximity causing

that was the end of it

hair being gathered up with

leaned in closer, his presence cool and commanding, enveloping her in

wasn't until he meticulously lifted her hair from beneath the necklace and

jolted back to reality. Flustered, Linsey quickly

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her inner

you," she murmured, her breath hitching slightly as

in that very moment, her legs betrayed her, growing numb and buckling beneath her weight.

the edge

arms, he caught her just in time, pulling her close

safety of his embrace.

him, her knee awkwardly hitting the wheelchair. Thankfully, Collin's wheelchair was exceptionally designed, its seat cushioned and forgiving. Had it been otherwise, her knee

as quickly as they came, her attention entirely consumed by

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