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.

next thing she knew, the dazzling gemstone necklace was right before

rested elegantly against her collarbone, its brilliance enchanting

the necklace, his

soft barrier, Linsey could feel the comforting

clasp clicked securely into place, the weight of the necklace settled gently, almost caressingly,

head forward slightly, a faint itch tickling her skin- uncertain if it was the sudden adornment at her neck or

thought that was the end of it and prepared

she felt her hair being gathered up

in closer, his presence cool and commanding, enveloping her in an unspoken promise of

heart fluttered, skipping a beat. It wasn't until he meticulously

was jolted back to reality. Flustered, Linsey quickly reached up to adjust her

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betraying her inner

her breath hitching slightly as

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

edge of

quick to react, his reflexes sharp. Stretching out his arms, he caught her just in time, pulling her

safety of his embrace.

hitting the wheelchair. Thankfully, Collin's wheelchair was exceptionally designed, its seat cushioned and

such concerns vanished as quickly as they came, her attention entirely consumed by the man who

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