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.

she knew, the dazzling gemstone

jewel rested elegantly against her collarbone, its brilliance enchanting

of the necklace, his movements precise as he secured it behind

as a soft barrier, Linsey could

securely into place, the weight of the necklace

her head forward slightly, a faint itch tickling her skin- uncertain if

the necklace in place, Linsey thought that was the end of it and

move, she felt her hair being gathered up with a gentle,

and commanding, enveloping her in an

beat. It wasn't until he meticulously lifted her hair

reality. Flustered, Linsey quickly reached up to adjust

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her

breath hitching

her, growing numb

the edge of a

his arms,

safety of his embrace.

in shock, a soft gasp escaping her lips as she found herself suddenly pressed against him, her knee awkwardly hitting the wheelchair. Thankfully, Collin's wheelchair was exceptionally

her attention entirely consumed by the

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