Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1169: A passing nurse noticed her and approached with curiosity. "Ma'am, is there something you need? Do you know the patient in this room?" The unexpected voice made Linsey whirl around to face the nurse. Recognition lit up the nurse's features before Linsey could respond. She blurted out excitedly, "Oh, I know who you are! You're the famous designer, Linsey!" Uncomfortable heat crept up Linsey's neck at the sudden attention. "I'm a huge fan of yours!

You look even more beautiful and elegant in person than in the photos online!" Admiration sparkled in the nurse's eyes as she gazed at Linsey, her hand twitching as if ready to produce pen and paper for an autograph. "Thank you." A strained smile tugged at Linsey's lips. "Thank you for your support." The nurse completely missed Linsey's discomfort, her gaze shifting to the room number. Sudden realization dawned on her face. Her voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper. "I remember now, the patient in this room is Mr. Riley. You two are married!

I thought you were eavesdropping at the door, but it seems I misunderstood." Nervous laughter bubbled from Linsey's throat. "No, no, I wasn't eavesdropping." The door beside them swung open at that precise moment, and Linsey's head turned to meet Ivy's bright, joyful eyes. "Linsey! You're here!" Warmth radiated from Ivy as she grasped Linsey's hand, pulling her inside with gentle insistence. "Why are you standing at the door?

Come in." Sensing the intimate family moment unfolding, the nurse said tactfully, "I should go back to work now." Before she could resist, Linsey found herself swept into Collin's hospital room by Ivy's firm guidance. "Linsey, it's so wonderful to see you again. It's been ages, and I've really missed you," Ivy beamed, steering Linsey toward the plush sofa positioned by the window. Deliberately, Linsey kept her gaze fixed anywhere but on Collin throughout their reunion.

Heat prickled along her skin as she felt an intense stare boring into her, but she masterfully ignored it, channeling all her attention into Ivy's loving words. Feel the magic on gαℓησνs․com "Ivy, I feel the same. I've missed you too." Guilt crept into Linsey's voice as she paused, then continued apologetically, "I'm sorry, Ivy. Since returning to Grester, I haven't had the time to visit you. That's my fault. I was just thinking of visiting you soon, but here we are today." Dismissive warmth filled Ivy's immediate response. "Linsey, there's no need for such formalities between us.

I know you guys are busy. I'm happy as long as you have time to chat with me." Ivy's weathered hands clasped Linsey's as she released a soft sigh, her voice dropping to a more serious register. "Actually, if anyone should apologize, it's..." Shock flashed across Linsey's features at those unexpected words, her hand instinctively waving in protest. "There's absolutely no need for you to apologize." Never had she expected Collin's grandmother to offer her an apology. "Five years ago, when you married Collin, I helped that rascal hide his identity from you.

I never told you, and in a way, I was an accomplice to the deception." Ivy's words came slowly, each syllable weighted with genuine remorse as her eyes searched Linsey's face. "You suffered so much, raising two kids all by yourself overseas. It breaks my heart." Those heartfelt words echoed what Linsey had overheard at the door moments earlier. As she was face-to-face with Ivy now, the sincerity of her affection felt even more overwhelming. . . .