FreeGoodNovelChapter 76 Chapter 76 I've Grown Accustomed To Insomnia Linsey froze for a heartbeat, her fingers instinctively grazing her neck, her eyes widening slightly in surprise. It was uncanny how Collin had noticed such a detail.
"This necklace is worth so much. I couldn't shake the nervous feeling whenever I had it on outside, so I took it off the second I got home," she murmured, her voice a low, uneasy whisper.
It was more than just the fear of loss that troubled her. The gemstone at the heart of the necklace was a masterpiece of cut and clarity, its luster barely contained even beneath layers of clothing.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, she opted to keep it out of sight.
Collin's gaze lingered a moment longer before he pulled it back, a subtle relief washing over him. He had harbored concerns that she disliked the gift. Knowing this wasn't the case, he relaxed.
"It's not a big deal, and it complements you beautifully. There's really no need to be so cautious," he noted with a dismissive wave of his hand.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLinsey's heart skipped. This assurance from Collin made it even clearer that the necklace was not the billion- dollar gemstone piece auctioned last night. After all, how could he speak so nonchalantly about something so immensely valuable, especially when he was still staggering under a mountain of $100 million in debt? Yet, she couldn't deny the necklace's worth and her desire to cherish it properly.
"It's fine. I'll reserve it for truly special occasions. Something this luxurious doesn't really fit into my daily work life," she remarked thoughtfully.
Seeing her resolve, Collin decided not to push the matter further and simply nodded, acknowledging her decision.
After a brief moment, Collin caught a glimpse of Linsey lingering out of the corner of his eye. He paused, his curiosity piqued, and inquired with a slightly raised brow, "Is there something else you needed?" As he shuffled through the stack of documents cluttering his desk, he kept a subtle watch on Linsey's every move, although he pretended to be absorbed in his work.
Linsey noticed that he had carelessly tossed the towel he used for drying his hair to the side, his locks still damp and tousled. Concern etched into her features as she said, "Aren't you going to dry your hair? You might catch a cold or wake up with a headache if you sleep like that." Collin shrugged nonchalantly, brushing off her concern. "It's too much hassle," he muttered, his voice laced with indifference. "I'll be fine..." However, before he could fully dismiss the matter, he looked up and met her eyes, catching the gentle reproach in her gaze.
A flicker of realization crossed his face-he had promised her earlier that day to take better care of himself.
0.0% 15:49 Chapter 76 I've Grown Accustomed To Insomnia With a soft, resigned sigh and a click of his tongue, Collin set aside the documents. He reached begrudgingly for the towel once more.
"Lethelp you," Linsey offered softly, her voice suddenly bold and firm.
Empowered by a surge of courage, she stepped forward without hesitation, took the towel from his hands, and positioned herself behind him. Her fingers were gentle yet firm as she began to pat his damp hair dry.
Collin tensed momentarily, then relaxed under the soothing strokes of Linsey's hands, a quiet sense of comfort settling between them as she tended to him with quiet care.
A subtle, unexplainable warmth bubbled up in his chest.
"Thank you," he whispered, his voice barely audible.
Linsey encountered a fleeting moment of discomfort but swiftly recaptured her poise.
With tender care, she dabbed the dampness from Collin's cropped hair, her touches soft and deliberate.
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In the serene room, they both instinctively lowered their breaths, om allowing only the soft whispers of the towel grazing his hair and the occasional shuffle of pages being turned by Collin to pierce the silence. His short hair was a welcsimplicity compared to her own, making the task at hand quicker for her.
Soon, his hair was nearly dry.
"Got a hairdryer? It'll be quicker and better with warm air," she suggested.
"In the bathroom," he responded without looking up from his work.
Linsey fetched the hairdryer and skillfully finished the job. Only when his hair was completely dry did she stow the hairdryer away.
Her gaze lingered on his focused face as he carried on with his late-night tasks. "You always stay up working. Do you even get any sleep?"
Finishing his signature on a document, Collin looked up, his m expression unruffled. I've grown accustomed to insomnia," he admitted calmly. Linsey's eyes flickered with understanding-so that was the reason behind the dark shadows beneath his eyes.
Hesitantly, she offered with a smile, • Colling! "If you don't mind, Collin, I can give you a head massage. It could help you relax and sleep well tonight." Marrying A Secret Zillionaire: Happy Ever After
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