Chapter 237 Did I Scare You


    For a fleeting moment, Collin felt a wave of happiness. Suddenly, his mood darkened as he remembered Gorman''s imminent return to Grester.


    He knew the arrival of Gorman heralded nothing but trouble. Gorman would undoubtedly strive toplicate his life.


    This was the reason behind Collin''s diligence in monitoring Gorman''s whereabouts, preparing for the direst scenarios, and ensuring that Linsey remained uninvolved.


    As these concerns flooded his thoughts, Collin''s forehead creased, and his face took on a graver expression.


    From her spot in the pool, Linsey caught the transformation in Collin''s face. He seemed engulfed in his thoughts, burdened by some silent distress.


    She halted her swimming and cleared the water from her face.


    Lately, Collin had been a fixture at his desk, seldom breaking away from his work.


    Often when Linsey returned from her job, she would find him engrossed in his work in the study, the hours slipping by


    unnoticed.


    Without her reminders, Collin might toil away into the night, neglecting even to sleep.


    Concern etched on her face, Linsey feltpelled to coax him into a moment of leisure.


    Since the pool was not an option for him...


    A yful idea struck her.


    She grinned mischievously, inhaled deeply, and plunged into the cool water.


    It was only when Collin emerged from his ponderings that he noticed Linsey had note up for air.


    His concern deepened, and he wheeled himself closer, calling out, "Linsey!"


    No reply came. He called her name again and again.


    His gaze fixed on the undisturbed surface of the pool, fear gripped him.


    Had something happened to Linsey?


    In a surge of rm, Collin attempted to stand from his wheelchair.


    Just then, Linsey exploded out of the water with a dramatic ssh, close to where Collin sat.


    Jolted, Collin looked at her, his eyes wide, with astonishment.


    "Collin! Did I scare you?" Linsey chuckled, her face alight with mischief as she saw his amazed expression.


    Relief washed over Collin, and he sighed deeply. "You''re okay."


    Linsey blinked and replied, "Of course I''m fine! I''m a great swimmer-nothing''s going to happen to me."


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    She burst outughing. "I knew I could scare you! I told you, you''re not invincible!"


    As he realized Linsey had orchestrated the whole scene to startle him, Collin''s initial shock gave way to amusement.


    He shook his head, half-exasperated. "You''re childish."


    His tone carried a hint of reprimand, yet his eyes softened with affection and amusement.


    Unperturbed by his mild scolding, Linsey sshed water towards him. "Humph! What''s wrong with being childish?"


    The water drenched Collin''s clothes in an instant.


    Collin looked down at his soaked attire and narrowed his eyes, his voice dropping to a teasing murmur. "Linsey, are you sure you want to provoke me like this? Aren''t you afraid I might retaliate?"


    Confident that Collin wouldn''t actually follow through, Linsey grinned victoriously. "You can''t even get in the water, so how are you going to catch me?"


    Collin''s expression suddenly turned mischievous. "What if I told you I could catch you?"


    "I don''t believe you. If you can, then do whatever you want," Linsey challenged, her confidence unshaken.


    "Really? Do as I please?" Collin''s gaze intensified as he watched her, a yful challenge dancing in his eyes.


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