Chapter 181 What Happened To Your Lip
Linsey racked her brain, desperately trying toe 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 ur 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 me 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 d you don''t me me," Linsey said.
Collin shook his head. "I don''t."
Linsey gazed at Collin''s handsome face, then, still enveloped in the nket, 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 boldst night," he remarked yfully.
"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
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of her.
"How dare you underestimate me!" she retorted.
With a determined glint in her eyes, Linsey leaned in once more and captured his lips with hers.
Collin''s breath hitched, and just as he was about to deepen the kiss, Linsey pulled back.
To add insult to injury, she yfully nipped his lower lip-not hard enough to cause pain, but enough to leave him
wanting more.
Collin let out a dramatic gasp, feigning offense. "Ouch! Is this payback for something?"
"Don''t be ridiculous," Linsey retorted, trying to maintain herposure. "I''m just... a little out of practice, that''s all."
Collin remained silent, his eyes locked on hers with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine.
"Right, well, we should probably get up," Linsey stammered, flustered.
Linsey snatched the pajamas from the bedside table, slipped them on, and made a beeline for the bathroom to freshen up.
Collin watched her flee, a hint of amusement ying 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 ustomed to
wielding power.
If she hadn''t known about his disability and his less-than-ster standing within the Riley family, she would have easily
believed him to be a man of great influence and power.
Linsey paused, a yful 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 sses. Collin joined Linsey downstairs a short whileter.
"Goodness gracious, Mr. Riley!" one of the maids eximed. "What happened to your lip?"
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