Chapter 289

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Moments later, Collin entered the room and instantly noticed her flustered state.
He paused at the bathroom door, observing as she dried her face.
“Linsey, if having so many people around is bothering you, I can easily have them all leave.”
Linsey froze, then quickly shook her head.
“No, no! It’s not that I dislike them.”
She lowered her gaze, biting her lip shyly.
“I just feel a bit embarrassed, that’s all.”
Collin raised an eyebrow.
“Really? It’s alright. If you ever feel uncomfortable, just let me know, and I’ll handle it.”
Seeing his serious expression, Linsey panicked, worried he might actually dismiss the staff.
She insisted, “No, no! I’m not uncomfortable at all! I like having them around. I’m just not used to being affectionate with you in front of other people.”
She continued, as if stating the obvious, “Besides, if you send them all away, who’s going to take care of us? You don’t expect me to do it, do you? I’m far too busy!”
Collin feigned offense.
“Are you saying you’ve grown tired of me already?” he teased.
In the past, Linsey might have held back, worried about hurting Collin’s feelings. But now, those concerns were gone. She knew Collin could handle a bit of playful teasing.
Linsey shot Collin a playful glare. “Well, duh, who told you to be so naughty?”
Her playful banter reassured Collin. Linsey was clearly no longer bothered by the online gossip.
Lɒtєѕτ chɑρτєrs ιn g𝓪l𝑛ovє𝓁𝓈.𝑐𝓞𝓂
He chuckled and shook his head. “You think I’m bad just because of how I am with you?” he teased. “Darling, you haven’t seen anything yet.”
Linsey blinked, stepping out of the bathroom to stand before him, disbelief written across her face.
“How much worse can you possibly be?” she challenged.
Collin’s eyes twinkled mischievously as he slowly looked her up and down, his gaze lingering on her neck. He raised an eyebrow. “You may not know all of me, but surely you’re not completely innocent?”
Linsey’s heart skipped a beat at the suggestive glint in his eyes.
She instinctively covered her neck, her mind flashing back to their passionate encounter at the villa on the private island.
Was that what he was referring to?
Realizing his implication, Linsey glared at him. “Collin!” she scolded, her cheeks flushing.
Seeing the genuine annoyance in her eyes, Collin panicked. Had he pushed it too far? If this led to him being banished from the bedroom tonight, it would be a tragedy.
Desperate to avoid that outcome, Collin immediately raised his hands in surrender. “Honey, I was wrong,” he said quickly. “I’m sorry.”
Linsey lifted her chin, crossing her arms with a smirk. “Since you’re apologizing so nicely, I’ll forgive you.”
She smiled and moved behind him, taking hold of the handles of his wheelchair.
“So, Linsey,” Collin said, quickly changing the subject, “what are you going to do about Jude?”
Linsey’s anger dissipated as quickly as it had come. After a moment of thought, she replied with determination, “I’m definitely going to confront him. But there’s something I don’t understand.”
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