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

"You're right," he responded.

an earlier moment when he

the space for her birthday had been mysteriously

voice

replied, her voice soft, her eyes downturned. She shook her head

at the orphanage's doorstep. We all celebrated our birthdays on the same day there. They just

found me as my official birthday. Sometimes, I really envy people who know the exact day they were

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

clasping Linsey's

in a few days. Why don't we

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

more fun."

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

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watched her bustling activities with an amused yet affectionate chuckle. "Isn't this a bit much

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

you actually like."

Collin chuckled lightly. "Fine, I'll let you handle

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