Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After (Linsey)

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But Linsey didn’t hesitate. She nodded, her gaze unwavering. “I’m an orphan, and the condo I once called home now belongs to my ex and his mistress. I have nowhere to go. Living here gives me shelter, and it gives Collin someone by his side. It’s not just about charity… It’s mutual. We both need this.”

Ivy’s eyes welled with tears. Her lips trembled as the weight of Linsey’s words sank in.

Linsey was startled by Ivy’s reaction, her expression panicked. “Did I say something wrong?”

Moved beyond measure, Ivy reached out and grasped Linsey’s hand tightly. “You didn’t say anything wrong,” she whispered through tears. “I’m just… so happy. Collin has always been alone. He had no real friends. Plenty of girls were drawn to him before the accident, but once he was injured, they disappeared. You… you’re the first person who’s chosen him despite it all. Without hesitation.”

She paused, her voice thick with emotion. “Thank you, Linsey. From the bottom of my heart.”

Linsey quickly responded, “You’re welcome, Ivy.”

gentle, comforting words gradually soothed Ivy’s

before speaking. “Stop calling me Mrs. Riley. That’s how outsiders address me. Since

hours, and before either realized it,

to stay for dinner, but Ivy mentioned pressing matters awaiting

press the matter and

Ivy clasped Linsey’s hand with affection and spoke softly. “Linsey, if Collin

Linsey had never experienced such affection. Meeting Ivy’s loving gaze, she felt something profound stir within her chest. Several moments passed in meaningful silence before she

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heart melted at her sweetness, and she gently caressed Linsey’s cheek. “It’s truly a blessing for Collin to find

living room. A servant had already set

drifted toward the staircase as she addressed the servant. “Please call him down

expression grew uncomfortable. “Mr. Riley said he won’t be eating