Marrying A Secret Zillionaire Happy Ever After novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65 I Want To Kiss

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“It’s beautiful. And it’s perfect for you,” Collin murmured.

His voice was steady, devoid of any dramatic inflection, yet laced with an unmistakable sincerity.

A flush crept up Linsey’s neck, spreading to her cheeks.

Collin thought the necklace suited her.

Did that mean, in his eyes, she was even more dazzling than the gemstone itself?

The thought sent a jolt through her, making her body tense, her posture subtly stiffening.

Collin lifted his gaze to her once more, his eyes dark and unreadable.

The moment he noticed the faint flush coloring her cheeks and the corners of her eyes, his throat tightened.

A smoldering intensity flickered in his gaze, something deep and unshakable.

Without warning, he let go of her arm, his fingers shifting to gently cup her chin, his grip firm but careful. His gaze dropped, locking onto her slightly parted, soft lips.

A nervous breath hitched in Linsey’s throat. She reflexively grasped the fabric of his shirt, gripping it tightly.

His dark, unguarded stare sent her pulse racing, stealing the air from her lungs. But after yesterday–after she had nearly misread the situation in the car–she forced herself to stay levelheaded, unwilling to let her imagination run wild.

“Is… something wrong? Is my hair messed up again?” she asked, summoning her courage.

His lips parted slightly, his voice dipping into a husky rasp. “No. It’s not that. I just think you’re so beautiful,” he murmured, his words slow, deliberate. “And suddenly… I want to kiss you.”

His breath skimmed her skin, so light it was barely there.

Linsey’s eyes widened, her breath stalling. Had she misheard him?

But the moment her gaze locked onto his intense, unwavering eyes, she knew he wasn’t joking.

Her throat tightened, and she swallowed hard, her pulse hammering in her ears. This was happening–so fast, so suddenly.

Yet, strangely, not a trace of hesitation or rejection stirred within her.

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Their lips were a mere breath away–when a sudden, sharp knock shattered the moment.

Linsey had been holding her breath, already on edge.

The abrupt sound jolted her, her heart lurching violently. Like a startled rabbit, she sprang to her feet–too fast, too

careless.

Her lips accidentally collided with Collin’s chin in the process.

A sharp sting shot through her, and she let out a soft cry, instinctively pressing her fingers to her mouth.

Her eyes stung as she covered her lips, putting instant distance between them. She looked up at him, grievance clouding her gaze, her expression pitiful.

Collin’s face darkened in an instant.

Who had the audacity to interrupt at such a critical moment?

As he noticed how Linsey had instinctively backed away, his irritation spiked even further. His voice dropped into a cold, clipped tone. “Who is it?”

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