Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 181

Chapter 181 What Happened To Your Lip

Linsey racked her brain, desperately trying to come up with a way to make amends.

She couldn’t shake the memory of Collin’s confession; he had never been with a woman before.

Who could have predicted that his first experience with intimacy would occur under such bizarre and disorienting

circumstances?

Guilt gnawed at Linsey with increasing intensity, and a flicker of worry crossed her features.

Collin, observing her troubled expression, couldn’t help but let out a soft chuckle.

“It’s alright, Linsey,” Collin reassured her after a brief pause. “I don’t blame you. Just kiss me, and we’ll call it even.”

Linsey froze, her eyes widening in surprise. “Huh? That’s it? It’s that simple?”

Collin reached out and gently took her slightly cold hand in his, his voice a low, steady rumble. “Linsey, we’re husband and

wife. What happened between us is perfectly natural. Did you really think I’d cast you aside over something like this?”

Linsey considered his words and realized he was right.

A smile bloomed on her face, and a wave of warmth washed over her.

“I’m glad you don’t blame me,” Linsey said.

Collin shook his head. “I don’t.”

Linsey gazed at Collin’s handsome face, then, still enveloped in the blanket, leaned forward and gently pressed her lips to

his.

The kiss was so brief that Collin barely had time to register her touch.

Collin’s brow furrowed slightly. “That’s not exactly what I had in mind,” he said.

Linsey looked at him, puzzled. “Didn’t you just say one kiss would suffice?”

Collin chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. “I didn’t mean a mere peck on the lips.”

His gaze dropped to her lips once more.

Linsey felt a shiver run down her spine, a warmth blooming where his eyes lingered.

She bit her lip, a blush creeping up her cheeks.

Witnessing her bashfulness, Collin couldn’t resist teasing her further. “You were so bold last night,” he remarked playfully.

“Why so shy now?”

Linsey’s face flushed crimson, a mix of anger and embarrassment warring within her. She felt like Collin was making fun

Collin’s breath hitched, and just as he was about to deepen the kiss, Linsey pulled back.

“Don’t be ridiculous,” Linsey retorted, trying to maintain her composure. “I’m just… a little out of practice, that’s all.”

“Right, well, we should probably get up,” Linsey stammered, flustered.

Collin watched her flee, a hint of amusement playing on his lips.

After freshening up, Linsey deliberately steered clear of the walk–in closet where Collin was getting ready and hurried

downstairs.

The memory of Collin’s intense gaze sent Linsey’s heart into overdrive.

There was something about Collin, an air of authority that clung to him like a second skin, as if he were accustomed to

wielding power.

If she hadn’t known about his disability and his less–than–stellar standing within the Riley family, she would have easily

believed him to be a man of great influence and power.

Linsey paused, a playful thought crossing her mind. Perhaps this was what it felt like to be truly smitten with someone.

She was falling for Collin, so naturally, she saw him through rose–tinted glasses.

Collin joined Linsey downstairs a short while later.

“Goodness gracious, Mr. Riley!” one of the maids exclaimed. “What happened to your lip?”

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