Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 1254: Still, he issued another order. "Go wash your hands. I don't want you carrying another man's scent." That left Linsey speechless. How could a single touch from Huntley possibly leave any scent at all? She bit back her irritation and kept quiet, knowing Collin wouldn't budge. Without arguing, she headed off to clean up. When she came back, she spotted someone new standing beside Collin. A flicker of surprise crossed Linsey's face as she recognized the person. "Ivy?" Linsey called softly, quickening her pace.

Once she reached Ivy, Linsey couldn't help but ask, "Weren't you heading to bed? What brought you down here?" A gentle smile lit up Ivy's face. "I'd asked the maids to tidy up Collin's room earlier. When I left, I locked the door and realized you might not be able to get in tonight. So I came to bring you the key." With that, Ivy handed the key over, her explanation simple and kind. Linsey's eyes went wide in disbelief. "Wait. Are we really going to be living here from now on?" Catching her surprise, Ivy blinked and teased gently, "Why, Linsey?

Don't you want to stay and keep me company?" "I..." Linsey hesitated, worrying her lip as she struggled for the right words. She genuinely enjoyed Ivy's presence, but the thought of being around Alfredo's coldness, Fernanda's insincerity, and Huntley's unpredictable behavior made her uneasy. Spending every day in this house sounded like a fast track to losing her mind. But with Ivy looking at her so hopefully, Linsey couldn't bring herself to refuse outright. After an awkward pause, she forced a smile and replied, "No, it's not that! Everyone here has been so kind. I actually like it a lot.

Of course, I'd love to stay." Collin watched her with thinly veiled amusement, easily seeing through her white lie. "Then what was with that look just now?" Ivy pressed, curiosity twinkling in her eyes. Find the latest stories gⱯlnσvls․com Linsey let out a nervous laugh, searching for an excuse. "Collin never mentioned anything about moving in, and I didn't expect it at all. I was just caught off guard." "Oh, that makes sense." Ivy's smile grew more reassuring. "There's nothing to worry about. Whatever you need, you'll find it here.

If anything's missing, I can easily send someone out to get it for you." Their conversation stretched on a while longer, and Linsey eventually made her way upstairs, feeling a bit trapped. Collin, watching her retreat, couldn't help but smirk at her awkwardness. "She's such a delight," Ivy remarked, her voice warm. Then she turned to Collin, eyes alight with playful curiosity. "So, if Linsey's ready to settle in, does that mean you'll be moving back home too?" At that, Collin arched a brow.

"Grandma, Linsey might be trusting, but I'm not so easily fooled." He could tell Ivy had been teasing, never seriously expecting Linsey to stay for good. The Riley family's mansion had always been a place full of tension, and spending too much time there never felt comfortable for either Linsey or Collin. That was the main reason he had moved out. . . .