Chapter 237 Chapter 237 Did I Scare You For a fleeting moment, Collin felt a wave of happiness. Suddenly, his mood darkened as he remembered Gorman's imminent return to Grester.
He knew the arrival of Gorman heralded nothing but trouble. Gorman would undoubtedly strive to complicate his life.
This was the reason behind Collin's diligence in monitoring Gorman's whereabouts, preparing for the direst scenarios, and ensuring that Linsey remained uninvolved.
As these concerns flooded his thoughts, Collin's forehead creased, and his face took on a graver expression.
From her spot in the pool, Linsey caught the transformation in Collin's face. He seemed engulfed in his thoughts, burdened by ssilent distress.
She halted her swimming and cleared the water from her face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLately, Collin had been a fixture at his desk, seldom breaking away from his work.
Often when Linsey returned from her job, she would find him engrossed in his work in the study, the hours slipping by unnoticed.
Without her reminders, Collin might toil away into the night, neglecting even to sleep.
Concern etched on her face, Linsey felt compelled to coax him into a moment of leisure.
Since the pool was not an option for him...
A playful idea struck her.
She grinned mischievously, inhaled deeply, and plunged into the cool water.
It was only when Collin emerged from his ponderings that he noticed Linsey had not cup for air.
His concern deepened, and he wheeled himself closer, calling out, "Linsey!" No reply came. He called her nagain and again.
His gaze fixed on the undisturbed surface of the pool, fear gripped him.
Had something happened to Linsey? In a surge of alarm, Collin attempted to stand from his wheelchair.
Just then, Linsey exploded out of the water with a tic splash, close to where Collin sat.
Jolted, Collin looked at her, his eyes wide, with astonishment.
"Collin! Did I scare you?" Linsey chuckled, her face alight with mischief as she saw his amazed expression. Relief washed over Collin, and he sighed deeply. "You're okay." Linsey blinked and replied, "Of course I'm fine! I'm a great swimmer-nothing's going to happen to me." 0.0% 19:50 Chapter 237 Did I Scare You She burst out laughing. "I knew I could scare you! I told you, you're not invincible!" As he realized Linsey had orchestrated the whole scene to startle him, Collin's initial shock gave way to amusement.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe shook his head, half-exasperated. "You're childish." His tone carried a hint of reprimand, yet his eyes softened with affection and amusement.
Unperturbed by his mild scolding, Linsey splashed water water towards him.
"Humph What's wrong with being childish?" The water drenched Collin's clothes in an instant.
Collin looked down at his soaked attire and narrowed his eyes, his voice dropping to a leasing murmur. "Linsey, are you sure you want to are provokelike this? Aren't you afraid I might retaliate?"
Confident that Collin wouldn't actually follow through, Linsey m victoriously. "You can't even grinned get in the water, so how are you going to catch me?" Collin's expression suddenly turned mischievous. "What if I told you I could catch you?" "I don't believe you. If you can, then do whatever you want," Linsey challenged, her confidence unshaken.
"Really? Do as I please?" Collin's gaze intensified as he watched her, a playful challenge dancing in his eyes.
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