Chapter 71

Chapter 71 Let's Meet Up

"Yes, Mrs. Riley," the servant answered before carrying the lavish breakfast tray out of the room.

Linsey quietly slipped back into her bedroom, needing a moment to gather her thoughts.

The memory of that lingering, tender kiss sent a fresh wave of heat rushing to her face, her heart thudding against her ribs all over again.

Right now, she had no idea what to make of her relationship with Collin.

They were married, yet they had barely known each other for long.

Had she been too forward by kissing him like that? Would he think she was being too bold?

Her nerves twisted, but she quickly forced herself to calm down. They were husband and wife, after all. Holding hands or sharing a kiss shouldn't feel like something to overanalyze. It was perfectly normal... right?

She thought back to their wedding night-she had even helped him unbutton his shirt. She hadn't bathed him, but she had caught a glimpse of his sculpted, muscular chest.

Without warning, that image resurfaced in her mind-his broad shoulders and the sharp definition of his waist.

For someone who couldn't walk, it must have taken incredible effort to maintain a figure like that.

lip, she

and buried her face in it, willing herself to settle down. It took ages before she could

suddenly rang, jolting her out

the screen. It was Dolores Davidson, her best

orphanage. Even though their personalities had always been different-Dolores had a strong- willed nature and effortlessly took charge among the other kids-they had formed a bond

the older children, but the moment Dolores took her under her

had chosen a different path, striking out on her own to build

though they rarely had time to catch up, their friendship had

saw Dolores' name flash on her screen, a wave

she picked

background noise on Dolores' end-it sounded like she was

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71 Let's Meet

now? I just landed. Let's meet up,"

course!" Linsey answered without

busy she was,

up.

long since they had

on a café and agreed to meet

no time getting ready and soon arrived at the café. After ordering their usual coffees, she

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