GoodNovelChapter 125 Chapter 125 I Failed To Keep Linsey Safe Collin was just about to step inside when Josh, ever the dutiful butler, informed him, "Mr. Riley, Mrs. Riley's friend has arrived." The living room crackled with tension. Collin's brow furrowed as he surveyed the scene. "What's with the grim faces?" he asked.
Dolores' gaze snapped up at the sound of Collin's voice.
Her eyes widened in surprise as they met Collin's.
Could this impossibly handsman truly be the Riley family's notorious outcast? Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Collin exuded an air of power and determination.
It was no wonder that Linsey, with her well-known penchant for attractive men, had fallen for him.
A flicker of confusion crossed Dolores's face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThere was something strangely familiar about Collin.
She couldn't shake the feeling that their paths had crossed before.
Dolores brushed the thought aside. "You're Collin, I presume?" she said, her voice flat. "I'm Dolores Davidson, Linsey's close friend." Before Collin could utter a response, Dolores' expression hardened. "Linsey chose you, so it's your responsibility to ensure her safety. Felix snatched her away, leaving her battered and bruised-all because you weren't there to protect her," she accused.
Linsey's jaw dropped. She was about to jump to Collin's defense.
She was a grown woman, after all. Why would she require constant protection? This whole ordeal was Felix's fault, not Collin's.
In fact, Collin had swooped in just in the nick of tto rescue her.
She shuddered to think what might have happened if he hadn't been there.
Before Linsey could utter a word, Collin intervened. "You're absolutely right," he admitted, his voice laced with remorse. "I failed to keep Linsey safe." Collin's unexpected confession stunned both Linsey and Dolores into silence.
"I promise, I'll do everything in my power to protect Linsey from now on. I won't let anything like this happen ever again," Collin vowed, his voice resolute.
00% 16:04 Chapter 1251 Failed To Keep Linsey Safe Linsey felt a surge of warmth course through her, a comforting wave of affection and gratitude.
Dolores held a somewhat different view of Collin.
Initially, she had been disappointed by Linsey's choice to marry a man with limited mobility. Yet now, Collin's words caught her off guard, sparking a flicker of surprise.
Most men, she thought, would have readily conjured a litany of excuses to evade responsibility. But here was Collin, facing his error head-on, without a hint of evasion.
Perhaps, she mused, Linsey's judgment wasn't as flawed as she had initially presumed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmObserving the subtle shift in Dolores' expression, a softening around the edges, Linsey couldn't help but release a quiet sigh of relief.
Years of friendship had taught Linsey just how resolute and unyielding Dolores could be.
She recalled countless instances where Dolores and Felix, her former flame, would clash at the merest hint of discord.
Thus, Linsey couldn't help but fret over the potential friction between Dolores and Collin, fearing she might be caught in the crossfire.
Dolores paused, her expression hardening as she delivered a stern warning. "Listen, buddy, you might be Linsey's husband,
but I hold a special place in her life. We're closer than many biologicall sisters. If you ever even think about mistreating her,
I'll snatch her away from you so fast you won't know what hit you. And trust me, you'll regret it big tif you cross me. So, you'd better watch your step." Collin's expression remained unfazed, betraying no hint of displeasure at her words.
His gaze softened as he turned to Linsey, his voice unwavering. "I won't give you the chance," he vowed.
Dolores let out a dissatisfied huff, her disapproval evident.
Sensing the renewed tension, Linsey quickly stepped in, seeking to diffuse the situation. Oh right, Collin. We talked about you and Dolores getting to know each other better. Since she's here now, why don't we invite her to have dinner with us?" 100.0%
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