Chapter 9 We''ll Tackle It Together


    Collin''s gaze flickered with a trace of surprise so subtle it was almost invisible.


    Like she mentioned, Linsey toned down the sweetness-which happened to suit his preferences effortlessly.


    With a stoic expression, he nibbled on half of the cookie and, feigning a discerning pte,mented, "Overly sweet treats aren''t really to my liking."


    Linsey offered no rebuttal; instead, she silently logged this preference in her memory.


    It was clear that Collin favored more subdued vors.


    "I''ll whip up a new batch then," she said, reaching to collect the te of cookies.


    "That won''t be necessary." Collin intercepted her hand with his, reaching for the warm milk instead. "This is fine for


    breakfast."


    His voice remained t as he continued, "You can leave now. I have work toplete."


    Pausing briefly, Linsey responded with measured calmness, "Collin, I want to apologize forst night. I hold no hard feelings towards you. It''s just that we''ve recently met, and I''m still finding my footing. My actions meant nothing beyond that. And I certainly don''t want you to misconstrue anything because ofst night." With each word weighed with gravity, she locked her gaze onto Collin''s.


    "Since I''ve married you, I''m prepared to embrace every part of you-the virtues and the ws. It seems only natural that I support you in any way you need. I assure you, what happenedst night will not recur. Trust me," Linsey assured, her voice imbued with sincerity.


    Collin absorbed her words in silence, his face betraying no emotion.


    After a moment, he asked, his voice tinged with skepticism, "Do you truly mean that?"


    Linsey nodded resolutely. "Absolutely. Imitted to marrying you, and I intend to fulfill your needs to the best of my ability."


    A subtle smile crept across Collin''s lips. Did she know what she was doing?


    She offered to meet his needs?


    Suppressing a chuckle, he took a deep breath, momentarily setting aside theyered meanings in her words.


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    Driven by a mix of curiosity and hope, he ventured further, "There''s a piece of my past I haven''t yet shared with you. I was involved in a car ident when I was young, leaving me with asting disability. This scar has led my family to overlook me consistently. I''ve spent recent yearsunching businesses away from their shadow, striving to gain their acknowledgment. Regrettably, luck hasn''t been my ally. My business attempts have mostly stumbled, piling up a mountain


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    of debt in their wake. If you feel the need to step back, I won''t stand in your way."


    Linsey was momentarily paralyzed by the revtion. Then, gathering herposure, she queried, "How much debt are we talking about?"


    Collin, without missing a beat and with a hint of mischief in his tone, tossed out an astronomical figure. "What if I said I''m


    buried under a hundred million dors?"


    As he anticipated, Linsey''s previously unppable demeanor faltered ever so slightly.


    He braced himself, certain she would reject the harsh reality of such an immense burden. Yet, Linsey defied his


    expectations once more.


    Her voice was firm with resolve as she responded, "It''s fine. We''ll tackle it together. Somehow, we''ll manage."


    Collin felt a tumultuous storm surge within him, yet he managed to maintain a facade of calm. He let out a soft, incredulousugh, fixing her with a skeptical look. "And how, exactly, do you propose we manage this, Linsey? We''re not talking about a mere hundred dors here."


    Linsey''s eyes dropped, her mind racing through her financial history. She had devoted most of her earnings to Felix and


    had little to show for it now.


    However, her confidence rekindled as she considered her skills in design.


    "Don''t fret. I''m on the job hunt," she dered, her voice tinged with a newfound optimism. "I''ve been sending out resumes these past few days. I''m certain I''ll hear back soon." She paused, her expression earnest. "No matter the circumstances, I refuse to let you face this alone."


    She reached out instinctively, her fingers brushing against his hand thaty on the desk, offering a silent vow of solidarity.