Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 82

Chapter 82 I Won't Make Things Harder For You

Collin's grip remained steady, the warmth of his palm grounding Linsey as his fingers rested lightly against her wrist. Beneath his touch, her pulse trembled, unsteady yet alive.

"You've got makeup on. Stay still," he said, his voice a quiet command.

Linsey froze, her breath catching as their eyes met. She felt the weight of the moment press against her chest, making it impossible to move.

Her lips parted, but no words came. A shimmer of unshed tears clung to her lashes, catching the dim light.

A flicker of something unreadable passed through Collin's gaze. She looked so fragile, so small, that it made his chest

tighten.

He let out a slow breath before reaching up, his rough fingers brushing away the dampness collecting at the corners of her eyes. His touch was careful, deliberate.

"I just want to know if you like the dress. No lies," Collin said, his tone measured.

A flicker of surprise crossed Linsey's face. For a beat, her heart stuttered-then surged forward, sending warmth rushing through her veins.

single syllable barely made it past her lips before dissolving into silence. “Hmm?” A quiet hum left Collin's lips, the depth of his own

might not come easily, but he

she finally spoke, her voice fragile yet sincere. "I love it. Every word

she confessed, "Marrying you... it's something I'll never stop being grateful

instant the words slipped from her lips, something inside

his expression remained composed, his next words

why is that? What

surface, an unspoken

end, uncertainty

respond, he flicked

reached out, fingers closing around the object before she

be grateful? He had been more than she ever dared

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the handkerchief in her grasp, momentarily

too ahead of yourself," Collin said, amusement lacing his tone. "Save your tears for later. Once you get there

real

you out? Do you think I'd ever be ashamed