Chapter 1254:

Still, he issued another order. “Go wash your hands. I don’t want you carrying another man’s scent.”

That left Linsey speechless. How could a single touch from Huntley possibly leave any scent at all? She bit back her irritation and kept quiet, knowing Collin wouldn’t budge. Without arguing, she headed off to clean up.

When she came back, she spotted someone new standing beside Collin. A flicker of surprise crossed Linsey’s face as she recognized the person.

“Ivy?” Linsey called softly, quickening her pace.

Once she reached Ivy, Linsey couldn’t help but ask, “Weren’t you heading to bed? What brought you down here?”

A gentle smile lit up Ivy’s face. “I’d asked the maids to tidy up Collin’s room earlier. When I left, I locked the door and realized you might not be able to get in tonight. So I came to bring you the key.”

handed the key over, her explanation simple

in disbelief. “Wait. Are we really going to be living here

Ivy blinked and teased gently, “Why, Linsey? Don’t you want to stay and keep me

worrying her lip as she struggled for

genuinely enjoyed Ivy’s presence, but the thought of being around Alfredo’s coldness, Fernanda’s insincerity, and Huntley’s unpredictable behavior made her uneasy. Spending every day in this house sounded like a fast track to losing

replied, “No, it’s not that! Everyone here

with thinly veiled amusement, easily seeing through her


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