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Still, he issued another order. “Go wash your hands. | don’t want you carrying another man’s scent.”
That left Linsey speechless. How could a single touch from Huntley possibly leave any scent at all? She bit back
her irritation and kept quiet, knowing Collin wouldn't budge. Without arguing, she headed off to clean up.
When she cback, she spotted someone new standing beside Collin. A flicker of surprise crossed Linsey’s
face as she recognized the person.
“Ivy?” Linsey called softly, quickening her pace.
Once she reached Ivy, Linsey couldn't help but ask, “Weren't you heading to bed? What brought you down
here?”
A gentle smile lit up Ivy's face. “I'd asked the maids to tidy up Collin’s room earlier. When | left, | locked the door
and realized you might not be able to get in tonight. So | cto bring you the key.”
With that, Ivy handed the key over, her explanation simple and kind.
Linsey’s eyes went wide in disbelief. “Wait. Are we really going to be living here from now on?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCatching her surprise, Ivy blinked and teased gently, “Why, Linsey? Don’t you want to stay and keep me
company?”
“I...” Linsey hesitated, worrying her lip as she struggled for the right words.
She genuinely enjoyed Ivy's presence, but the thought of being around Alfredo’s coldness, Fernanda’s
insincerity, and Huntley’s unpredictable behavior made her uneasy. Spending every day in this house sounded
like a fast track to losing her mind. But with Ivy looking at her so hopefully, Linsey couldn't bring herself to refuse
outright.
After an awkward pause, she forced a smile and replied, “No, it’s not that! Everyone here has been so kind. |
actually like it a lot. Of course, I'd love to stay.”
Collin watched her with thinly veiled amusement, easily seeing through her white lie.
“Then what was with that look just now?” Ivy pressed, curiosity twinkling in her eyes.
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Linsey let out a nervous laugh, searching for an excuse. “Collin never mentioned anything about moving in, and |
didn’t expect it at all. | was just caught off guard.”
“Oh, that makes sense.” Ivy's smile grew more reassuring. “There's nothing to worry about. Whatever you need,
you'll find it here. If anything's missing, | can easily send someone out to get it for you.”
Their conversation stretched on a while longer, and Linsey eventually made her way upstairs, feeling a bit
trapped.
Collin, watching her retreat, couldn't help but smirk at her awkwardness.
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