Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1178: After a brief pause, she asked, "When are you thinking for the wedding?" Collin's face lit up with a warm smile. "Maybe two or three months from now. What do you think? It's your call. More time to plan is ideal, but whenever it happens, I'll make sure it's perfect." Linsey bowed her head, wiping away fresh tears that wouldn't stop. She took a shaky breath, looked up at Collin, and asked in a raspy voice, "Collin, can we hold off on the wedding for now?" The warmth in Collin's expression vanished instantly, his mind racing through a dozen possibilities in mere seconds.

"Are you saying you don't want a wedding? If it's the crowd, we could do something intimate, just close family and friends in a small church. Or even the church from our first wedding, if that's what you want-though it's a bit far." Linsey, fighting to keep her emotions in check, finally said, "Collin, I've been invited to the International Designer Competition. I have to leave for abroad next week, and I'll be gone for at least two months." Collin fell silent, processing her words. When she saw his reaction, Linsey's heart sank, and she rushed to explain.

"Collin, I wasn't keeping it from you. Dolores got the email from the organizers earlier, but the dates weren't confirmed, so I didn't bring it up. I only found out this morning and came straight to tell you." Collin's breathing shifted, a flicker of struggle crossing his face as he tried to speak, his lips trembling wordlessly. Witnessing his turmoil, Linsey's heart ached. She hurried to clarify, "I'm only heading abroad for a major international design contest. It's not like I'm gone for good." Collin's voice was rough with emotion as he asked, "What about the kids?

Are you taking them with you?" "Of course not. This is a work trip, not a vacation. The kids are staying right here," Linsey assured him. Collin's tension eased at her words. Lᴀtｅst chᴀptєrs in glnovels.ο "With the kids here, I know you'll be back," he said, a sense of calm washing over him. Regaining his composure, he offered a warm smile. "Don't worry about things here. Just focus on your competition-I'll handle everything." Linsey locked eyes with him, and in a rush of feeling, she pressed her lips to his in a fervent kiss.

Collin froze briefly before cradling the back of her head, matching her passion with his own. When their lips finally parted, both were left gasping for air. Linsey leaned her forehead against his, their breaths intertwining in the tender, quiet moment. After a long silence, Linsey finally whispered, "Collin, it's not just for the children. More than anything, it's for you. I promise-I will come back. I'm only leaving for the competition. There's no way I'd ever abandon the man I love." Collin's eyes softened as he nodded, his voice low and steady. "Alright.

I'll wait for your return." And just like that, time slipped by. In the blink of an eye, six months had passed. The headlines lit up the world stage-renowned fashion designer Linsey Riley had won the prestigious International Designer Competition. The news spread like wildfire, captivating fashion enthusiasts across the globe. . . .