Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

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Linsey could only stare at him, speechless for once.

A sudden knock at the door broke the awkward silence.

Quick to recover, Linsey cleared her throat and called out, “Come in.”

Roland entered cautiously, greeting them both.

A frown settled on Collin’s face the moment he caught sight of Roland. Collin couldn’t help but think Roland always managed to show up at the worst possible times, interrupting every private moment he had with Linsey. But Roland, observant as ever, picked up on Collin’s irritation the instant he walked in and made himself a little smaller.

He wasted no time. “Sorry to intrude, Mr. Riley, but there’s something you need to know,” he said quickly.

Collin, unimpressed, gave no sign he wanted to respond.

From her spot by the counter, Linsey took charge. “Is something important going on, Roland?”

glanced at her and spoke up. “Mr. Riley’s grandmother has

guard, though not entirely shocked—she figured

until Roland added, “She

me?” Surprise

her brow, her mind drifting as she tried to

cut through the silence. He spoke for her. “Go and tell my grandmother Linsey isn’t feeling up to a

that, Roland’s shoulders tensed. He shifted his weight, clearly uneasy.

confusion, Linsey glanced at Collin. “Why did you just lie for me? Why stop me from meeting

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off her question, his patience wearing thin. “Does everything really need an

Linsey’s mind

waved her off. “Head

Linsey nodded. “Alright,” she said, starting for the

her path. He turned to Collin, his tone respectful but insistent. “Mr. Riley, your grandmother rushed home the moment her work overseas wrapped

mood for lectures. “That’s