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.

silence. “Hmm?” A quiet hum left Collin's

come easily, but he found himself strangely content

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

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

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

composed, his next words

that? What makes someone like

surface, an unspoken need for reassurance

end, uncertainty kept him from pressing

she could respond, he

out, fingers closing around the object before she even registered

had been more than she ever dared

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at the handkerchief in her grasp,

amusement lacing his tone. "Save your tears for later. Once you

you'll have a real reason

they'll single you out? Do you think I'd ever be ashamed of