Chapter 212

Chapter 212 I Won't Do

Business With Them

After dressing Collin's wound, Linsey studied his face, searching for any sign of discomfort.

Was he some kind of painless miracle? The cut had been deep, and the blood loss should have made him wince, but

instead, he barely flinched.

He only let out a soft breath, as though it were nothing. Caught in her thoughts, she stared at him.

Collin noticed her gaze and, with a subtle smile, asked, "What's going on, Linsey?"

She blinked, snapping back to reality, and raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure nothing's off with how you feel pain?"

He took a brief pause before answering, his voice steady. "I've been through worse. This is nothing."

As he spoke, she couldn't help but recall the rough treatment he had endured from his family. It made sense now-his pain

tolerance was extraordinary. A wave of sympathy washed over her.

After a moment, she glanced around, changing the subject. "Where's Kylee?"

Collin responded casually, "She complained about her leg hurting, so I had someone take her to the hospital.”

a beat before adding, "She won't be back

froze, surprised. "Why

his tone serious as

I'll stay away from Kylee from now on. Can you stop being angry with

Linsey could respond, he quickly added, “It's not just Kylee. I'll keep my distance from all

grin tugged at his lips as he continued, "From now on, only you, Linsey,

herself frozen for a moment, captivated by the warmth

had once said, there was a sharp contrast.

Instead, he had blamed her for being

dismiss her feelings. He made her a promise-one that felt both

unfamiliar emotion stirred within her

heart began to race,

what about your work? You'll always have

her curiosity getting the better

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answered, "I

and before she could stop herself, she burst into laughter,

answer.

laugh, unsure of the reason, and felt a flicker of confusion. Yet, beneath it,

him.

as a slight frown creased his

his pocket. "I'll call right now and cancel every

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