with surprise, held a sharp edge. "Ma'am, are you certain about thi

her gaze never wavered as she asked, "Would

plied without missing

nsey said, her resolve unshaken. "A

o reason to refuse. With a slow, deliberate nod

dding-one that had nearly been

witness, they exchanged v

ch, Linsey felt a stran

who, only hours ago, had

steps, she suddenly realized something.

he responded,

e. "Wait-you're Collin Riley? Th

r face and smirked, a hint

you've married a man everyone else con

n of the powerful Riley family-wa

n childbirth, and his

n paralyzed, transforming him in

a son, he became even more of an

protected him, Collin would have likely been discarded long ago,

ght mind would willingly marry a man

lected son of the Riley family. He ful

ee regret or bittern

ut with a deep, unspoken understanding-as if she saw him for what he

you. Once I've made my decision, I won't regret it. Now that we're marrie

as laced with doubt, his skept

't beli

d maintain this facade once she realiz

ront of them, interr

lin said, his t

y flickering in her eyes.

quiet certainty. "We're married now

me

Linsey's heart

d with Felix-the one she had worked so h

to Collin, she knew she had t

things to take care of first. Could you share your contact i

s gaze piercing. "You don't

ce firm but gentle. "I can manage on

ing their contact details, he

once shared with Felix. The key turned in the lock, and th

he tablecloth, the potted plants-each piece had been

t, she moved toward the decorations, ripping them down, dis

d that meant leaving the past beh

she began packing her belongings. Lost in her thought

e a mixture of shock and disbelief. He couldn't hold i