Chapter 118

Chapter 118 The Phone Is Buzzing

The morning sun filtered into the room, and Linsey's eyelids fluttered open, the weight of sleep still clinging to them. For

a few disoriented seconds, she simply stared at the fabric of the shirt inches from her face, gradually realizing it was

Collin's chest she was using as her pillow. A wave of nervousness swept over her.

With a cautious, barely perceptible movement, Linsey lifted her head to peek at Collin, who remained deeply asleep beside

her.

Her mind raced with questions. When had he joined her in bed?

How had she failed to notice his presence until now?

And when exactly had he enveloped her in his arms?

She nibbled her lower lip anxiously, feeling the heat rising in her cheeks.

Despite herself, her gaze lingered, becoming transfixed on Collin's peaceful face.

In sleep, his usual facade of sharpness and distance melted away, revealing an expression of serene calmness that belonged

only to him.

The gentle warmth emanating from his body enveloped her, sending her heartbeat into a fluttering, erratic rhythm.

torn between prolonging this rare moment and

was abruptly cut short by the low, persistent

noticed Collin's brows twitch in the barest hint

was waking up.

instant, Linsey wished the world outside could remain at

and unexpectedly endearing sight she hesitated

carefully propped herself up on one elbow, attempting to lean over

the bedside table to silence

extended her hand, a husky voice halted her in her

curiosity and

deep, penetrating gaze, sending an inexplicable

spine.

phone is buzzing," she stammered, her voice faltering as she hastily retreated to her own side

she could put any real distance between them, he pressed his hand firmly against her lower

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inhaled deeply, his breath warm on her neck, his voice even raspier

not twitch

disbelief and surprise flickered in her wide, glistening

keenly aware of his body's reaction pressing against

Wait...

she registered the nature of his pressing urgency, her cheeks burned

She remained motionless...

gaze for a charged moment before finally grabbing the phone,

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