Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After Novel

Chapter 213: Back then, Collin had treated her differently than the others. While he wasn't particularly affectionate, he was at least more considerate toward her than anyone else.

Kylee, aware of Collin's naturally distant nature, had never expected anything more.

But now, witnessing the expression on his face, Kylee realized she was seeing a side of Collin she had never seen before.

Collin's gaze lingered on Linsey, his eyes filled with such tenderness and warmth that it was almost tangible. If Kylee had ever been the recipient of such affection, she would have melted on the spot.

But no, that tenderness was reserved for another.

Jealousy flared within Kylee, her breath catching in her throat. She glared at Linsey, barely hiding her resentment.

This woman, this stranger, had somehow captured Collin's heart while she was gone!

What a brazen, shameless hussy!

Unable to bear it any longer, Kylee marched forward, shattering the intimate moment between them.

"Linsey," Kylee began, feigning remorse, "are you still upset about earlier? I admit I was out of line. If you're still angry, I'm truly sorry."

Collin's expression hardened, his gaze turning icy as he turned to Kylee. "What happened?" he asked, his voice clipped.

Kylee bristled at his change in demeanor but quickly plastered a smile on her face. "When I arrived, I overheard Linsey mentioning that you two were married. I was so surprised that I thought she might be someone you hired to get your family off your back. So… I might have been a little rude."

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She flashed Collin a practiced smile. "But now that I see how close you two are, I realize I was mistaken. I apologize."

Turning to Linsey, Kylee put on a sincere expression. "Linsey, I was wrong. Please forgive me."

Linsey observed her calm, seemingly genuine demeanor. Knowing Kylee's reputation for being polite and well-mannered, Linsey relaxed her guard.

"It's alright, Kylee," Linsey replied gently.

Perhaps she had been overthinking things earlier. Maybe Kylee really did just see Collin as a friend.

Linsey reflected on it. Collin had never been particularly popular in Grester, so seeing him with a friend made her happy for him. With that thought, her earlier unease vanished completely.

Linsey smiled warmly. "Don't worry about it. It's really no big deal."

Kylee let out a sigh of relief, her voice soft as silk. "That's a relief," she purred.

After a brief pause, Kylee's eyes flickered towards Collin before returning to Linsey with a warm, inviting smile. "Well, since you're Collin's wife, that makes you my friend too! Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything at all."

Linsey offered a polite smile in return. "Thanks, Kylee," she replied. "I'll keep that in mind."

Collin, noticing Linsey's brighter mood, flashed her a small smile and gently took her hand. "Let's go inside and chat," he suggested.

Linsey returned his smile and moved to push his wheelchair. "Are you hungry?" she asked. "I'll have the kitchen whip something up for dinner."

Kylee, who had been hoping for an opportunity to get closer to Collin, bristled as she watched Linsey take charge. Swallowing her annoyance, she forced a smile and trailed after them.

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