Chapter 1226:

But just as the third button slipped free, Collin abruptly pulled his hands away from her.

Without hesitation, he sat up, struggling to steady his jagged, uneven breaths. Linsey stared at the ceiling, her thoughts tangled, then muttered, “Is something bothering you?”

Trying to steady himself, Collin kept his eyes away from hers. He twisted his neck and focused on a distant point, refusing to look at her. His voice dropped to a rough whisper as he said, “You’ve had too much to drink. Nothing you say now will make sense. We’ll talk once you’re sober.”

Those words brought Linsey up short. Suddenly, the haze in her mind faded a little.

Was Collin actually showing restraint?

Since when did he act so proper?

and unmistakable. “Linsey, we’re married. You belong with me, and that

could

out. He didn’t let her continue. With a sharp tug, he helped her sit up and, with clear annoyance in his voice, changed the subject. “You

by his words, Linsey found her muddled mind suddenly focused on his comment instead. She rolled

it—the odor was downright

shuffled in the direction of the bathroom. Before she got far, Collin reached

she wobbled, frowning


over and pressed the intercom button. The line buzzed

the

right away, not bothering with any questions. Linsey heard every word and shot him a bewildered look. “Why

her with a blunt stare and replied, “Frankly, you’re too drunk to handle a bath on your own. I’d rather not have to fish my

no comeback

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