Chapter 68

Chapter 68 Why Are You So

Nervous

When she heard Collin's voice, Linsey spun around, startled. "Collin, why are you out here?"

Even in his wheelchair, his presence commanded attention as he approached her.

A faint trace of amusement flickered in Collin's eyes at her reaction.

He raised an eyebrow and spoke in an unhurried tone. "You told me to take better care of my health. I figured you had a point, so I decided to come out for breakfast. Why? Do you have a problem with that?"

Linsey felt the heat rise to her cheeks again as memories of what had happened in the study rushed back.

Noticing her hesitation, the butler smiled and spoke up first. He looked at Collin apologetically and said, "Mr. Riley, I misspoke earlier. I hope you won't hold it against me."

Collin wasn't particularly concerned about the butler's words. What unsettled him was the thought of Linsey hearing too much about his past. He had no intention of letting that happen, so he cut the conversation short.

"It's fine," he said coolly.

The moment Linsey met Collin's gaze, her mind flashed back to what had happened earlier in the study. She pressed her lips together and quickly said, "I'll go make something for you to eat."

Since he had actually listened to her advice and come out for breakfast, she felt obligated to keep her word and cook for

him.

But as soon as she turned to leave, Collin caught her wrist firmly.

the staff handle breakfast," he

before replying, "But I promised to

more, he pulled her forward with unexpected force, and the next thing she knew, she was sitting on

and strength pulling her in. Startled,

waist tightened, keeping her locked

was still in the room made a fresh wave of embarrassment crash over her. She pressed her palms against

on his lap in

be any

at the thought. Were they

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in a man's lap like this was completely unfamiliar

tensed, unsure of how to

commanded, his voice calm but firm, making it clear he wasn't letting go.

had no intention

her lip, lowering her gaze, debating whether

back as he leaned in

good."

so hard she was sure he could hear it. His words sent a fresh wave of heat

more flustered.

felt a quiet satisfaction.

leave. "Oh dear, the breakfast on the table has gone cold. I'll have

response, he turned and walked away

he figured it wouldn't be

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