HappyNovelChapter 118 Chapter 118 The Phone Is Buzzing The morning sun filtered into the room, and Linsey's eyelids fluttered open, the weight of sleep still clinging to them. For a few disoriented seconds, she simply stared at the fabric of the shirt inches from her face, gradually realizing it was Collin's chest she was using as her pillow. A wave of nervousness swept over her.
With a cautious, barely perceptible movement, Linsey lifted her head to peek at Collin, who remained deeply asleep beside her.
Her mind raced with questions. When had he joined her in bed? How had she failed to notice his presence until now? And when exactly had he enveloped her in his arms? She nibbled her lower lip anxiously, feeling the heat rising in her cheeks.
Despite herself, her gaze lingered, becoming transfixed on Collin's peaceful face.
In sleep, his usual facade of sharpness and distance melted away, revealing an expression of serene calmness that belonged only to him.
The gentle warmth emanating from his body enveloped her, sending her heartbeat into a fluttering, erratic rhythm.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe debated internally whether to rouse him, torn between prolonging this rare moment and the necessity of starting their day. Her deliberation was abruptly cut short by the low, persistent buzz of a vibrating phone.
Linsey's eyes darted toward the sound and she noticed Collin's brows twitch in the barest hint of disturbance, signaling he was waking up.
For a fleeting instant, Linsey wished the world outside could remain at bay, just a little longer.
Seeing Collin so undisturbed was a rare and unexpectedly endearing sight she hesitated to interrupt.
With a determined air, she carefully propped herself up on one elbow, attempting to lean over him to snatch the phone from the bedside table to silence its insistent buzzing.
Yet, as she extended her hand, a husky voice halted her in her tracks. "What are you doing?" he murmured, his tone a blend of curiosity and amusement.
Turning back, she found herself caught in his deep, penetrating gaze, sending an inexplicable shiver cascading down her spine.
"The... the phone is buzzing," she stammered, her voice faltering as she hastily retreated to her own side of the bed.
However, before she could put any real distance between them, he pressed his hand firmly against her lower back, drawing her back against his chest with a possessive tightness.
0.0% 16:01 Chapter 118 The Phone Is Buzzing He inhaled deeply, his breath warm on her neck, his voice even raspier as he commanded, "Don't move." Frozen, she dared not twitch a muscle.
A mixture of disbelief and surprise flickered in her wide, glistening eyes.
Trapped in his embrace, she was keenly aware of his body's reaction pressing against her.
Wait...
The moment she registered the nature of his pressing urgency, her cheeks burned with a fierce blush.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe remained motionless...
Collin held her gaze for a charged moment before finally grabbing the phone, his movements fluid and decisive.
His subordinate's voice crackled through the speaker. "Mr. Riley, there's an urgent meeting this morning."
"Got it," Collin responded, his voice a low, steady hum. "I'll be there shortly." Despite the calm in his voice, his tighteni embrace tightened around Linsey, betraying his inner turmoil with an intense, almost overpowering closeness.
After he hung up, he shifted his gaze back to her, his expression softening as he looked down at her, still nestled against hike thim. "I need to take care of something today. Why don't you stay hand relax?" She blinked up at him, confusion clouding her features. "But it's the weekend. Do you really have to leave so early? Is it that urgent? "Yes," he replied, his voice firm, yet his arms remained wrapped around her, holding her close as if he couldn't bear to let 1. go.
She bit her lip, a flicker of uncertainty crossing her face. "So... what about now?" Her eyes darted downward, her question kanging heavily in the air between them. Collin was silent for a heartbeat, then replied, "I'|| manage. A cold shower should do the trick." He started to shift, gently easing her aside as he made to sit up.
Linsey's eyes widened in concern. The morning air was biting-what if he ended up catching a cold from that icy water? As he moved towards his wheelchair, she reached out impulsively, her fingers brushing his. "Wait." He paused, turning to face her, his expression inquiring.
Taking a deep breath, she mustered her courage. "I'm your wife, Collin. It's only natural for us to be close. You don't have to keep your distance... I can give you a handy." Her voice was soft.
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