Chapter 264
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The true owner of the island, trailing quietly behind her, kept his thoughts to himself.
If only he could be truthful with Linsey about his wealth, he longed to tell her.
He would do anything to fulfill her wishes.
The villa was well-appointed, featuring all the amenities they could possibly need, including a swimming pool in the backyard.
Linsey’s expression lit up. “I haven’t been swimming in ages.”
Collin suggested, “Why don’t you go for a swim then?”
Linsey, appearing troubled, replied, “But I didn’t bring a swimsuit.”
She hadn’t packed anything else either, unaware that Collin had planned this outing.
Upon hearing her concern, Collin raised an eyebrow and said, “No worries, I’ll have someone fetch a swimsuit.”
Linsey, surprised, responded, “Really?”
Indeed, within thirty minutes, a swimsuit was delivered.
Linsey quickly opened the bag, but upon seeing the swimsuit, her cheeks flushed red.
Her heart thumped audibly, overwhelmed.
Reacting impulsively, Linsey pushed the swimsuit back into the bag, her expression one of shock.
Collin, who had not yet seen it, was baffled by her reaction and asked, “What’s the issue? Changed your mind about swimming?”
He was ready to suggest a change in their plans when Linsey, biting her lip and visibly torn, informed him, “Maybe there’s been some confusion with the staff? This swimsuit isn’t what I usually wear.”
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She paused, searching for the right words, and added, “This swimsuit just feels wrong.”
Collin, puzzled, sought clarity. “What’s the problem with it?”
Linsey, blushing deeper, hesitated, then confessed, “It’s a bikini, and it’s too revealing. I’m not comfortable wearing this.”
Now understanding, Collin couldn’t resist a tease. “We’re alone here. What do you have to be shy about?”
Linsey shot him a playful glare, not anticipating his jest. “No way! Why should I be the only one dressed like this? That’s hardly fair!”
Collin, intrigued, suggested, “Oh? Perhaps I should join you in the water?”
Linsey queried, “Can you swim?”
She glanced at the wheelchair under Collin.
He replied in a casual tone, “Not very well. I might need you to rescue me if I end up swallowing water.”
Linsey, amused yet speechless, frowned and crossed her arms. “You better stay out of the water. You’re too heavy for me to pull out. We’d both end up drowning if I tried.”
Collin, nodding solemnly, responded, “That’s unfortunate. I guess I’ll have to support you from here on the sidelines.”
However, he then asked someone to fetch a more conservative one-piece swimsuit for her.
Despite their many shared private moments, Linsey remained timid.
Collin knew better than to press her on such issues.
Once she changed, Linsey entered the water.
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