Chapter 1235:

After baking the soft, golden bases, she swirled a generous topping of cream on each one, finishing them with plump blueberries and glossy cherries. The finished treats went onto a tray, which she balanced as she climbed the stairs.

Upstairs, Collin sat hunched over his desk in the study, each keystroke landing with a ferocity that threatened to destroy the keyboard beneath his fingers.

A sharp knock interrupted the tense silence. Without glancing up, Collin, assuming Roland was at the door, shouted, “Go away. If you don’t, I’ll come out there with a gun.”

Instead of retreating, the visitor turned the handle and stepped inside.

Linsey crossed the threshold, her voice low and calm. “It’s just me.”

Surprise flickered across Collin’s face before his features settled into an impassive mask. “Why are you here? Planning to take me out with those cupcakes?”

The urge to fling those cupcakes right at Collin’s head nearly overwhelmed Linsey.

spent baking something sweet just for him, and what did she get? Suspicion instead of gratitude. He acted like she might be trying to poison him. Her frustration bubbled

as she mentally ran through

interested, I’ll just eat them myself.” Huffing, she started

tone cut through the room. “Did I say you

her eyes, Linsey spun back around. “What, mocking me so I’ll leave? All I did was bake you something as thanks

shadow crossed Collin’s


at him

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called

of her rope, Linsey snapped, “Collin, must

she said, and wouldn’t even let her leave.

Every time I say something, you argue. You’re

“When have I ever

for debate. Collin

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