Chapter 386 Their Bond Is Strong


    In the days that followed, Linsey took time off from work to stay at the hospital, looking after both Collin and


    Gorman.


    Collin''s arm injury was more serious than they had thought.


    To help him recover faster, Linsey asked a maid to teach her how to make chicken


    soup,


    "That''s it, just like that. You''re doing great, Mrs. Riley," the maid encouraged, watching from the side.


    Linsey shed her a wry smile. "You''re the one who told me what ingredients to use, I didn''t do much."


    The maid nodded seriously. "Mrs. Riley, it''s not about how perfect it turns out. What counts is the care you put into it. Mr. Riley will be really touched when he finds out you made this nutritious soup just for him."


    At the words, Linsey felt a warmth spread across her face, and a sweet smile tugged at her lips.


    Realizing she was starting to blush, Linsey quickly shook her head.


    Even after she was married to Collin for a while, these little gestures still made her feel shy,


    When the chicken soup was almost done, Linsey grabbed a thermos and began pouring the soup into it.


    But suddenly, her hand slipped, and the hot liquid sshed onto the back of her hand.


    The searing pain shot through her skin.


    Linsey gasped in pain but managed to steady her hand without dropping anything. "Mrs. Riley!" The maid gasped in shock, quickly reaching out to steady the pot. Once the maid had it safely, Linsey hurried to run her burned hand under cold water.


    Within seconds, her skin reddened, and swelling began to form, a clear sign of the burn.


    "Mrs. Riley, your hand is burned. You need to apply some ointment right away," the maid said urgently.


    Linsey winced in pain and nodded. "Yes."


    The maid quickly fetched the burn ointment and carefully applied it to Linsey''s hand.


    "Your hand is swelling quite a bit," the maid said, her voice tinged with worry. "If Mr. Riley finds out, he''ll be really upset."


    Linsey quickly reminded her, "I was just about to say-don''t tell Collin. I''ll keep it hidden."


    The maid understood Linsey''s intentions and nodded in agreement.


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    Soon, Linsey left Vista Vi, carrying the chicken soup.


    The maid watched as Linsey got into the car and drove off.


    "Mrs. Riley is really good to Mr. Riley," she murmured.


    Josh nodded. "Yeah, their bond is strong. I just hope they don''t have to face any more hardships."


    The others, hearing this, quietly agreed.


    In the hospital room, Collin was listening to a report from his assistant about thetest developments.


    "The coboration with the Lawson family has been finalized. They''re hosting a banquet in a few days and have invited you. Will you be attending?"


    Collin immediately felt the urge to decline.


    He had never been fond of public events or being in the spotlight.


    But then, his thoughts turned to Linsey.


    His low-key nature had often caused her to suffer a lot in the past.


    If everyone in Grester knew who Linsey''s husband really was, maybe they would finally stop bothering her.


    With this in mind, Collin quickly changed his decision. "I''ll go."


    The Lawson family''s banquet would be the perfect opportunity to surprise Linsey.


    He wanted to reveal the truth about himself to her once and for all.


    Just then, a harsh voice called out from outside the hospital room. "Hey, what are you doing lurking outside Mr. Riley''s room? Are you eavesdropping?"