Chapter 227:
A brief silence followed, and then she grew a little uneasy, glancing at him as she asked, “Where exactly are we going?”
She looked down at her work outfit, suddenly self-conscious. “I hope it’s not some fancy place. I might be a bit underdressed right now, and I don’t want to embarrass you.”
Seeing her hesitation, he chuckled softly, his voice calm. “Don’t worry. It’s not anywhere high-end.”
Then, with a playful smile, he added, “Actually, I’m more worried you won’t like it once we get there.”
At his words, she shook her head immediately, her tone earnest and unwavering. “No matter where you take me, or who you are, I’ll never dislike it—or you.”
For a brief moment, his gaze softened, charged with emotion. He reached for her hand, gripping it gently, and spoke with quiet intensity. “Linsey, remember that. If you decide to run later, I won’t let you.”
Her curiosity deepened.
What kind of place was it that made him so serious about this?
Finally, the car came to a halt.
“We’re here,” Collin said with a smile.
Linsey opened the door and stepped out. But as soon as she did, her breath caught in her throat, her body freezing in shock.
It was in that moment that she fully understood what his earlier words had meant.
Linsey realized that Collin had taken her to a cemetery.
In that moment, a realization hit her like a bolt of lightning. She turned swiftly, her gaze locking onto Collin, who was approaching in his wheelchair, and asked in disbelief, “Collin, are you bringing me to see your mother?”
Collin’s biological mother, the late wife of the head of the Riley family, had always been a subject of curiosity for Linsey, though she’d never imagined Collin would bring her to this place.
She knew how much Collin cherished his mother. So, by bringing her here, did it mean that she held an irreplaceable spot in his heart?
Collin offered a soft smile. “Yes. Didn’t you say last night you wanted to understand me better? I thought I’d take you to meet my mother. But here…”
He paused for a few seconds, his eyes searching hers, before he spoke again. “If you’re having second thoughts, it’s a little late to turn back now.”
Linsey shook her head quickly, her expression sincere. “I’m not having second thoughts. I’ve wanted to meet your mother for a long time.”
She grasped his hand with certainty. “Collin, let’s go. Lead the way.”
Collin nodded, casting a brief glance at the subordinates behind them. “You don’t need to follow us.”
Linsey gently pushed his wheelchair, and they headed for Collin’s mother’s grave.
Behind them, the subordinates exchanged quiet, amused glances. While most couples might opt for a romantic setting on a date, these two… well, they were anything but conventional.
Linsey had invited Collin to an orphanage, and now he was guiding her to a cemetery. In their own unique way, they truly were a perfect match.
After following Collin’s instructions, Linsey gently pushed his wheelchair toward a specific gravesite.
The area was pristinely maintained, every detail showing the utmost care and respect.
Linsey lifted her gaze to the photograph on the tombstone and froze, her breath catching in her throat. “She was so beautiful…”
