Chapter 75

Chapter 75 I Want You

There With Me

Dolores caught the spark of delight twinkling in Linsey's eyes and couldn't resist joining in her laughter.

"Alright, I'm in. Let's do this!" Dolores agreed.

Rolling her eyes dramatically, she yielded, sending Linsey a look that was both mischievous and lightly scolding. She lazily

swirled her coffee, a faint smirk tugging at her lips as she shook her head in playful defeat.

"It's only been a few days since you married Collin, yet you trust him like he's been by your side forever. Fine, I'll believe

you for now, but I'll be watching to see if he really treats you right."

Linsey's smile broadened, her eyes shimmering with warmth. "Got it, I'll talk to him about it as soon as I get back."

The two women continued their leisurely chat, enjoying the comfort of their long- standing friendship. Linsey leaned

forward with sudden interest, narrowing her eyes. "By the way, what made you come back so unexpectedly this time?"

Dolores's gaze darted away for a fleeting moment before she masked her emotions with a casual shrug. "Nothing. Work's been draining me, and I thought it was time for a break," she explained with a forced nonchalance.

Linsey nodded sympathetically. Dolores had been grinding away at work for what felt like forever, never really stopping to

take a well-earned rest.

"You've really been pushing yourself too hard," she remarked, her voice laced with concern. "It's time you took a break. How about next weekend we go out and just unwind?"

perfect," Dolores replied, her smile

the plane, she could already feel exhaustion creeping in-she needed to

considerate, let her go without dragging things out. With Dolores back in Grester, there would be countless opportunities for them to catch up

way back to the grandeur of

had made.

out the butler, her voice carrying a mix of anticipation and

stepped out today?"

a reassuring smile, the butler responded, "Mr. Riley is currently in

resolve, Linsey headed towards Collin's room. Her hand

gently on the door.

me," she

was adjusting to the room's cooler air. He caught the sound of her

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You There With

"Come in," he replied, his voice steady and

hearing his reply, Linsey gently pushed the door open and found

his damp hair.

a wave of fresh, moist air enveloped her, unmistakably

tightened nervously, and she stole a brief look at Collin, her gaze inadvertently settling on his muscular chest, partially revealed under his loosely fastened

her to avert her eyes hastily. In a soft,

to

his routine, patting the towel against his hair.

briefly, Linsey broached the subject

you could join me for dinner with Dolores. She's a dear friend and has heard

Linsey sensed an odd tension in the air and added awkwardly, "Um,

that's completely okay..."

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