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.

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

easily, but he

her voice fragile yet

"Marrying you... it's something I'll never stop

the words slipped from her lips, something inside him stirred, a

his expression remained composed, his next words carried

"And why is that? What makes someone

the surface, an unspoken need for reassurance gnawing

end, uncertainty kept him

could respond, he flicked something toward her.

reached out, fingers closing around the object before

been more than she

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blinked down at the handkerchief in her

his tone. "Save your tears for later. Once you get

have a real

hesitated, then asked, "Are you worried they'll single you out? Do you think I'd

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