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.

between prolonging this rare moment and

short by the low, persistent buzz

sound and she noticed Collin's brows twitch in the barest hint

was waking up.

wished the world outside could remain at bay, just a little

and unexpectedly endearing sight she hesitated to

she carefully propped herself up on one

bedside table to silence

voice halted her in

curiosity and

found herself caught in his deep, penetrating gaze, sending

spine.

as she hastily

them, he pressed his hand firmly against her lower back, drawing her back against his chest with

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warm on her neck, his voice even

dared not

and surprise flickered in her

was keenly aware of his

Wait...

registered the nature of his pressing urgency, her cheeks burned

She remained motionless...

for a charged moment before finally grabbing the phone, his

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