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.

handle breakfast,"

second before replying, "But I promised to make it

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

presence overwhelmed her senses, his warmth and strength pulling

waist tightened, keeping her locked in

room made a fresh wave of embarrassment crash over her. She pressed her palms

lap in broad daylight-what would people

would be any more acceptable

hotter at the thought. Were they even

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in a man's lap like this was completely unfamiliar

tensed, unsure of how to

Collin commanded, his voice calm but firm, making it clear he wasn't letting go. He could feel her hesitation,

but he had no

gaze, debating whether

back as he leaned in closer. His deep, velvety voice brushed against

good."

could hear it. His words sent a fresh

more flustered.

a quiet satisfaction. With

table has gone cold. I'll have them

and walked away briskly, giving them the privacy he assumed

it wouldn't be long before they started preparing

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