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.

into silence. “Hmm?” A quiet hum left Collin's lips, the depth of his own patience

but he found himself strangely content to

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

pause, she confessed, "Marrying you... it's

her lips, something inside him stirred, a feeling too

expression remained composed, his next words carried

why is that? What

the surface, an unspoken

in the end, uncertainty kept him from pressing

respond, he flicked something toward her.

around

not be grateful? He had been more than she ever dared

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the handkerchief

Collin said, amusement lacing his tone. "Save your

you'll have a real reason to

single you out? Do you think