Chapter 370

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Collin immediately handed her a tissue, a frown forming on his face. “Did you catch a cold? It’s my fault for keeping you up so late last night…”
Linsey’s eyes widened in shock, and she quickly pressed her hand to his mouth. “Shh! Don’t say things like that.”
She glanced over her shoulder to make sure no one was listening, relieved to see the staff busy in the kitchen. If anyone had overheard Collin, she would never be able to show her face again! How could he be so shameless?
Linsey glared at him, quickly pulling her hand away from his mouth and stuffing a piece of bread in instead.
“Enough. Just eat. I’m fine,” she said firmly.
Seeing the glint in her eyes, Collin wisely stayed quiet.
While they ate, Josh approached and gave a slight bow. “There’s someone at the door.”
“Who is it?” Collin asked, looking up.
Josh hesitated for a moment, then replied, “It’s Fernanda.”
Collin’s face clouded over, a shadow of displeasure etching his features sharply.
“What the hell is Fernanda doing here?” he growled, his voice tinged with annoyance.
The Riley family were not frequent visitors; their appearances were as rare as a blue moon. So, the timing of this visit puzzled him. Given that Huntley caused such chaos and ended up behind bars, it made sense for Fernanda to feel even more resentment toward him. She must be up to no good this time.
Collin was quick to decide, his voice firm and unwavering. “Send her away. We won’t see her today,” he commanded.
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Josh paused, his expression uneasy, before he added a crucial piece of information. “Sir, it appears she has come to speak about your grandmother.”
At the mention of Ivy, Collin’s scowl deepened, his brow furrowing in concern. He hesitated, visibly torn.
Linsey, observing his troubled expression, remembered that Ivy had been overseas receiving medical treatment for several years.
“Did something happen to Ivy?” Linsey’s voice broke through the tense silence, laced with genuine worry. “Perhaps we should let Fernanda in and hear what she has to say.”
With a soothing tone, Linsey tried to alleviate his fears. “Don’t worry. With all of us here, she wouldn’t dare cause any mischief,” she assured him, her eyes locking with his in a silent promise of support.
She knew all too well the lingering distrust Collin harbored towards Fernanda and Huntley, a remnant of a bitter past where they had set her up.
With a tender squeeze of her hand, Collin met her gaze. “Thank you, Linsey.”
Linsey offered a warm smile, her voice gentle. “Your grandma is my family too. I truly care about her well-being.”
Collin’s features softened visibly at her heartfelt words. He nodded slowly, then turned toward Josh. “Let Fernanda in.”
It wasn’t long before Fernanda showed up, something clutched in her hands.
Linsey couldn’t help but notice the shift in Fernanda’s demeanor; her usual haughtiness had melted away, replaced by a humble, almost pleading posture.
“Collin, Linsey, you’re still at breakfast? I hope I’m not intruding?” Fernanda offered them a tentative smile, her voice laced with caution.
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