Chapter 299 Will Your Husband Be Joining Us
As soon as someone brought up Linsey''s husband, a palpable tension swept through the group chat, leaving an awkward
silence in its wake.
Every member of the chat knew that Linsey had tied the knot with Collin, the Riley family''s eldest son, a family steeped in prestige and whispers. Wasn''t it widely whispered that Collin bore a disability?
Indeed, the rumor circle churned with spection that marrying someone with a disability was an act of utter madness.
The consensus behind closed doors was that Linsey''s motivations were purely financial, seeking Collin''s substantial wealth.
Beneath the surface, there was an unspoken disdain for her choice, though nobody would dare voice their contempt aloud.
After all, who was eager to y with fire?
Linsey''s expression tightened, her brow creasing subtly as she picked up on the undercurrents of provocation swirling
around her.
Her eyes flicked to the name on thement-Beth Barnes, a former college ssmate who had always had a grudge against her.
True to form, Beth tagged Linsey directly into the conversation.
"Linsey, just a heads-up for this weekend''s reunion-we''re encouraged to bring our partners. Will your husband be joining
us?"
Merely secondster, she feigned an apology, masking her true intentions with a veneer of contrition.
"Oh, right, I almost forgot. Your husband, Collin, is confined to a wheelchair, isn''t he? Unfortunately, he probably won''t be
able to join us for the reunion. You must have a lot on your te. We''re old ssmates, after all-would you like me to suggest a reputable orthopedic specialist for Collin?"
As she read Beth''s message, a shadow fell over Linsey''s face.
She fumed at the veiled mockery in Beth''s words. Without hesitating, Linsey''s fingers flew across the keyboard, her
response sharp as a tack.
"Thanks, but no thanks. If you''re really in the mood to rmend doctors, perhaps a neurologist would be more appropriate for you-someone to address that relentless gossiping habit you''ve nursed since college."
Beth''s reply came swiftly, her words tinged with fury. "Linsey, what exactly are you insinuating? Are you suggesting there''s something wrong with my brain?"
Linsey offered a chilly smirk, her words slicing through the tension. "I didn''t say a word about your brain. But it seems you''re quick to confess. Really, if there''s an issue, seeking treatment might be wise."
Beth, seething with anger, managed to type out another message. "Linsey, how dare you speak to me that way?"
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Remaining calm, Linsey replied, "Just looking out for you since we''re old ssmates. Or did I strike a nerve? Is there really
a problem?"
Beth was so agitated; her response was almost frantic. "Linsey! You..."
It was then that Kane, sensing the escting tension, decided to step in. "Come on, Beth, let''s leave it there for now. We''re
all old ssmates, and it''s been years since west reconnected. Let''s keep this reunion pleasant."
With a sigh, Beth relented, her voice tinged with resignation. "Okay, for the sake of old times and Kane, I''ll let it slide."
Shifting the conversation, Linsey asked, "By the way, I was just looking through our group members. Isn''t Shari in the
group yet?"
Kane, scratching his head, replied, "No, she hasn''t clicked ept on my invite. Maybe she''s swamped with other things."
Before Linsey could ponder further, Beth cut in with another sly remark. "Weren''t you and Shari inseparable back in school? After all this time, I''m surprised you haven''t kept in touch."
Linsey''s confusion was palpable, her forehead creasing in irritation.
Did Beth really have to pry into every little thing, like it was her personal mission?
"Life''s been hectic for all of us; staying connected isn''t always feasible. Is that so hard to understand?" Linsey retorted.
Beth''s next words made Linsey''s irritation bloom into a scowl.
"Really, Linsey, it''s like you''re totally clueless about Shari''s situation, isn''t it?"
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