Chapter 199
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Collin’s face hardened with anger. Fortunately, he had sent a car in advance to wait for her, planning to pick her up the moment she emerged. But she had disregarded his warnings and indulged in alcohol anyway! The more he dwelled on it, the angrier he grew. He couldn’t resist pinching her chin, his voice sharp with displeasure. “Linsey, what did you promise me? You still went ahead and drank? Do you realize you were almost in serious trouble just now? If I hadn’t arrived in time, you…” He couldn’t bear to contemplate the potential consequences.
Just moments ago, he had been in the car and spotted Linsey stumbling out, her face flushed, from a distance. One glance was all it took to confirm his suspicions; she was undeniably drunk.
He recalled the last time she had indulged in alcohol; she had completely blacked out the following day. That was why he was currently standing beside her, his legs strong and steady, without the assistance of his wheelchair.
Had Linsey been sober, she would have been utterly astonished by the sight of him standing tall, his legs fully healed.
Linsey’s eyes fluttered open, her gaze hazy with intoxication. She hadn’t quite grasped what Collin had said, so she simply stared up at his face for a moment.
Collin faltered, a warmth creeping up his neck under her intense scrutiny.
Just as he was about to speak, she reached up and gently cupped his face in her hands.
“You’re so handsome,” she murmured, a dreamy sigh escaping her lips.
Collin was taken aback. He hadn’t expected such a bold statement from the typically shy Linsey. It was a simple compliment, devoid of any elaborate flattery, yet it brought a smile to his face.
Collin cleared his throat, forcing himself to suppress the smile that threatened to tug at his lips. With a stern expression, he spoke in a low, controlled voice. “Linsey, don’t think a few sweet words can undo what you’ve done.”
M𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓊𝓅𝒹𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝑔𝒶𝓁𝓃𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓈.𝒸𝑜𝓂
But then Linsey’s next words stopped him dead in his tracks. “Hey, handsome, what’s your name?” Linsey asked, her tone full of curiosity.
Collin took a deep breath, struggling to stay composed.
It hit him like a punch—Linsey didn’t recognize him at all.
“Linsey, what are you saying? Say that again!” Collin’s voice wavered, but he forced himself to stay calm.
This woman wasn’t just drunk—she didn’t even recognize him anymore.
Collin inhaled sharply, trying to steady himself, but little did he know, Linsey was about to say something that would push him to the edge.
Linsey’s eyes gleamed with admiration as she stared at him, completely captivated. “Handsome, what’s your name? Got a girlfriend? What do you think of me? Want to take a chance and date me?” Collin’s barely contained anger finally snapped.
What if he hadn’t shown up? Would she have been picking up another guy?
Collin’s anger, so close to boiling over, couldn’t be held back any longer.
Unaware of the storm building inside him, Linsey giggled, her fingers brushing across his sharp jawline.
“You’re so cute,” she gushed. “I can totally see us having kids someday. If we have a boy who looks like you, he’d break hearts. And if it’s a girl, she’d be stunning, just like you…”
Collin’s blood boiled as she kept talking, his veins pulsing at his temples.
Finally, unable to take it anymore, he gritted his teeth and pulled her into a kiss, stopping her rambling cold.
Collin had only meant to make her stop saying those annoying things.
But the moment his lips met hers, his mind went blank.
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