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Her quick denial eased Collin’s expression, and he relented, “Good to know you're not completely clueless.”
“But how did you find out about Felix’s affairs?” Linsey probed further. Collin sidestepped the truth, coolly
fabricating, “You spilled it all last night when you were drunk.”
Linsey hesitated, hazy snippets of her ranting about Felix in his presence flickering in her mind. Accepting his
explanation, she pressed on curiously, “So why did you go after Felix’s company?”
“Isn't it only fair that | defend my wife's honor?” Collin replied with a casual shrug.
Linsey was stunned once more, her suspicions now confirmed. In that instant, her heart pounded like a war
drum, a whirlwind of unease and uncertainty swirling within her.
A playful eyebrow arched as Collin glanced up, catching sight of her flushed face. “Linsey, your face is really
red,” he teased.
“Huh?” Reality crashed back into Linsey as she snapped to attention, frantically searching for an excuse. “I just
suddenly feel really hot.”
Her hands lifted in exaggerated fanning motions as she spoke, turning to Roland with forced casualness. “Could
you open a window for me?”
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“Yes, Mrs. Riley.” Taking her word without question, Roland promptly moved to open a window.
The poor acting didn’t fool Collin for a second, though he chose not to expose her clumsy performance. A cold
chuckle escaped him instead, sparing her the embarrassment.
Her reaction told him everything. She was touched by his retaliation against Felix. Warmth spread through his
chest at the realization. His lips curved slightly upward, and his mood lifted as a subtle smile flickered in his
eyes.
Breakfast finished, and the morning routine began.
Linsey scrubbed plates in the kitchen. Roland, fresh from tidying the dining area, froze at the unexpected sight.
Alarm flashed across his features as he hurried over. “Mrs. Riley, please rest. | can take care of this,” he said
urgently.
A gentle shake of her head accompanied Linsey’s smile. “It’s fine. I'm just trying to keep busy.”
Trapped in the villa without Collin’s permission to leave, she faced endless boring hours ahead. The thought of
being cooped up all day made her feel like she might go stir-crazy without something to occupy her hands.
Her insistence was clear, so Roland didn’t argue further and simply joined her efforts.
Silence settled awkwardly between them in the kitchen, prompting Linsey to break the quiet with casual
conversation.
Eager responses from Roland soon had them chatting amiably.
Naturally, their conversation drifted toward Collin.
A heavy sigh escaped Roland, his
expression turning somber om
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“Mrs. Riley, you might not know,”
Roland sighed again, his voicg heavy
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A dismissive wave of Roland’s hand followed. “That's not all.”
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