FreeGoodNovelChapter 37 Chapter 37 You Weren't This Reserved Last Night Felix's chest rose and fell with suppressed rage, his jaw tightening as he demanded, "Who is that guy? I gotta find out everything about him. Now." Joanna stiffened at the fury in his voice, her pulse quickening.
Was he this worked up over Linsey? The realization sent a wave of unease crashing over her. Felix still cared. He still wanted Linsey.
A bitter resentment coiled in her chest as she thought, "There's no way I'm letting that bitch win." Her eyes darkened with malice. If Linsey was bold enough to string along two men, then she deserved to be exposed.
And if she was lucky, that mysterious man would see Linsey for who she truly was and toss her aside without hesitation.
Inside the car, Linsey's mind replayed the encounter at the mall.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRunning into Felix and Joanna had been unexpected, but now that it had happened, she figured Collin had a right to know.
He was her husband, after all.
Taking a breath, she turned to him. "Collin-" Before she could finish, the car cto a sudden, jarring stop, slamming her forward with alarming force.
A startled gasp left her lips, bracing for impact, but before she could hit anything, a firm grip yanked her backward.
Collin's arms wrapped around her, steady and unwavering, pulling her against his chest. His voice, low and composed, rumbled beside her ear. "Be careful." She froze for a split second before it hit her-she was pressed tightly against Collin.
As awareness settled in, she inhaled the crisp, invigorating scent clinging to him, reminiscent of a winter forest.
It carried the essence of icy mountain air intertwined with the earthy freshness of snow-draped evergreens, a soothing fragrance that sent an inexplicable sense of calm through her.
But beneath that calm, her heart pounded so violently it felt like it might break free from her chest, each heavy thump echoing in her ears.
Collin's voice, deep and controlled, sliced through the tense silence. "What happened? Why the sudden stop?" The driver, his voice laced with unease, quickly explained, "A stray cat darted onto the road. I almost hit it." Linsey blinked in confusion, her breath caught in her throat as she remained within Collin's embrace. 0.0% 15:54 Chapter 37 You Weren't This Reserved Last Night "I see. Keep driving," Collin said evenly.
"Understood." The car eased forward again.
A stillness settled over them, broken only when Collin's low voice drifted above her head.
"Linsey, how long do you plan to stay in my arms?" Her breath hitched, and in an instant, she scrambled to create space between them, mortified.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt wasn't until she moved that she realized she had been gripping his shirt, her fingers curled into the fabric without even noticing.
Heat rushed to her face, her hands clenching awkwardly as she struggled for something-anything-to say.
"Jewell, your reflexes are really impressive," she blurted after a long pause. "You hit the brakes so smoothly and saved that cat. Nice work."
From the front seat, Jewell Ellsworth stole a quick glance at the rearview mirror, noting Collin's unreadable expression before replying with a good-natured chuckle. "Thank you, Mrs. Riley. Years of experience on the road have sharpened my instincts." Linsey forced a light laugh, attempting to shake off the awkwardness.
Collin, his face unreadable, lifted his head slightly. "Jewell, focus on the road." "Of course, sir," Jewell responded at once.
Linsey bit her lip, sticking out her tongue in embarrassment beforen quickly turning away, pretending to be completely absorbed in the passing scenery.
Collin wasn't fooled. He knew exactly what was running through her mind. A quiet chuckle escaped him before he drawled, his voice laced with amusement, "Feeling shy now? You weren't this reserved last night." 100.0%
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