Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

Chapter 283

Chapter 283 How Can You Forget Your Own Birthday

Linsey's thoughts snapped back to the present with a jolt, and she gave her head a brisk shake. "No."

Her voice carried a tone of finality. She refused to let her mind linger on Gorman's pursuit, nor did she intend to breathe a

word of it to Collin.

She could vividly picture Collin's reaction if she revealed that another man had dared to propose to her-his features would undoubtedly cloud over with displeasure and a hint of jealousy.

With his birthday on the horizon, Linsey was keen on keeping spirits high.

She tilted her head, adopting a more casual tone. "By the way, Collin, isn't your birthday just around the corner?"

Collin blinked, a look of genuine surprise flickering across his face. "I almost forgot."

Linsey raised an eyebrow in mock astonishment. "How can you forget your own birthday?"

Collin shrugged, his expression softening into a reflective gaze. "I've never really celebrated my birthday since I was young. Growing up, there wasn't anyone to celebrate with. A birthday spent alone isn't exactly a cause for celebration," he explained in a subdued tone.

Linsey's heart tugged at his words, and she leaned in closer, her voice warm and insistent. "But now you have me. I'm here

with you-how could we not celebrate?"

smile began to spread across Collin's face, a spark of

"You're right," he responded.

drifted back to an earlier moment when he had curiously

records. He remembered that the space for her birthday had been mysteriously empty. "When's your birthday?"

his voice tinged

her eyes downturned. She shook her head gently, a wistful smile

the orphanage's doorstep. We all celebrated our

as my official birthday. Sometimes, I really envy people who know the

pang of empathy struck Collin, tightening his chest. He took a deep breath to steady

gently clasping

birthday's coming up in a few days. Why don't we celebrate

sparkling with newfound excitement. "Sure, let's do that. It sounds like it would be a

more fun."

herself into the preparations with gusto. She transformed Vista Villa with

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with an amused yet affectionate chuckle. "Isn't this a bit much for

should go all out-it's a birthday, and it deserves a

you actually like."

his brow, Collin chuckled lightly. "Fine, I'll