Chapter 265
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Initially, Linsey felt rusty as she hadn’t swum in some time.
Yet, within minutes, she was smoothly swimming back and forth across the pool.
Collin, unable to join her in the water, contentedly watched from the side. Observing Linsey swim with such freedom brought a genuine smile to his face, sharing in her joy as though it were his own. At that moment, everything felt utterly idyllic.
It was just them, reveling in their secluded slice of the world, free from any external interruptions.
For a fleeting moment, Collin felt a wave of happiness. Suddenly, his mood darkened as he remembered Gorman’s imminent return to Grester.
He knew that Gorman’s arrival heralded nothing but trouble. Gorman would undoubtedly strive to complicate his life.
This was the reason behind Collin’s diligence in monitoring Gorman’s whereabouts, preparing for the worst-case scenarios, and ensuring that Linsey remained uninvolved.
As these concerns flooded his thoughts, Collin’s forehead creased, and his face took on a graver expression.
From her spot in the pool, Linsey caught the transformation in Collin’s face. He seemed engulfed in his thoughts, burdened by some silent distress.
She halted her swimming and cleared the water from her face.
Lately, Collin had been a fixture at his desk, seldom breaking away from his work.
Often when Linsey returned from her job, she would find him engrossed in his work in the study, the hours slipping by unnoticed.
Without her reminders, Collin might toil away into the night, neglecting even to sleep.
Concern etched on her face, Linsey felt compelled to coax him into a moment of leisure.
Since the pool was not an option for him…
A playful idea struck her.
She grinned mischievously, inhaled deeply, and plunged into the cool water. It was only when Collin emerged from his ponderings that he noticed Linsey had not come up for air.
His concern deepened, and he wheeled himself closer, calling out, “Linsey!”
No reply came. He called her name again and again.
His gaze fixed on the undisturbed surface of the pool, fear gripped him.
Had something happened to Linsey?
In a surge of alarm, Collin attempted to stand from his wheelchair.
Just then, Linsey exploded out of the water with a dramatic splash, close to where Collin sat.
Linsey’s face was smug.
Collin had only intended to teach her a slight lesson. He reached out to pull her from the pool, but Linsey swiftly swam backward, avoiding his attempt. She chuckled, a sound full of delight, as she moved farther away.
“Collin, come back to me when you can actually catch me!”
Seated in his wheelchair, Collin watched her glide toward the pool’s center, his frustration evident.
If he weren’t maintaining the facade of being disabled, he would have already enveloped Linsey in his arms.
Still, Collin had other means to make her come to him willingly.
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