Chapter 189

Chapter 189 You're Welcome To Stay Here

Josh overheard the exchange and stepped in with a gentle smile. "Indeed, Miss Russell, my memory isn't what it used to be. Please, don't take offense. Just let me know what you'd like to eat, and I'll have the kitchen prepare it right away."

Kylee's smile didn't falter. "Thank you, Josh," she replied sweetly.

Collin, Linsey and Kylee moved into the spacious living room and settled on the plush sofas.

Kylee, eager to impress, launched into a series of amusing anecdotes from her recent trip abroad. Collin, however, responded with polite but detached interest.

He meticulously wiped his hands with a napkin, then picked up an orange from the fruit bowl on the coffee table and began to peel it with practiced ease.

Kylee watched, her heart fluttering with anticipation. As Collin finished peeling the orange, she instinctively extended her hand, expecting him to offer it to her.

But to her dismay, Collin placed the peeled orange directly into Linsey's outstretched hand.

"These oranges are particularly sweet today," Collin remarked. "Try one."

Linsey, who had been lost in her own thoughts, blinked in surprise. "How do you know?"

After all, he had just returned home.

had one before I left this morning,"

plucked a segment from the orange and popped it into her mouth. Her eyes lit up. "Mmm," she hummed

"It really is

to Collin, who leaned in and

hesitation.

on the sofa, fuming silently as she observed

a tense silence, Kylee cleared her throat, desperate to break the spell. "Oh, Collin," she began, forcing a bright

replied, his attention still focused

her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "I'm not sure if

her brow furrowed

brow furrowed slightly. "Just spit it

0.0%

17:55

189 You're Welcome

came here today hoping I could impose on you for a short stay. My return to the country has unfortunately attracted a lot of

is very private and secure; the paparazzi won't be able to

aware you were married before I arrived. Now I'm concerned that Linsey might object. Perhaps I should consider alternative

article she had come across earlier while conducting some

Kylee had once found herself in a

paparazzi.

any line

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255