Chapter 429:
In the days that followed, Linsey took time off from work to stay at the hospital, looking after both Collin and Gorman.
Collin’s arm injury turned out to be more serious than they had initially thought. To aid in his recovery, Linsey asked a maid to teach her how to make chicken soup.
“That’s it, just like that. You’re doing great, Mrs. Riley,” the maid encouraged, watching from the side.
Linsey flashed a wry smile. “You’re the one who told me what ingredients to use. I didn’t do much.”
The maid nodded seriously. “Mrs. Riley, it’s not about how perfect it turns out. What counts is the care you put into it. Mr. Riley will be really touched when he finds out you made this nutritious soup just for him.”
At the maid’s words, Linsey felt warmth spread across her face, and a sweet smile tugged at her lips. Realizing she was starting to blush, she quickly shook her head. Even after being married to Collin for a while, these small gestures still made her feel shy.
When the chicken soup was almost done, Linsey grabbed a thermos and began pouring the soup into it. But suddenly, her hand slipped, and the hot liquid splashed onto the back of her hand.
The searing pain shot through her skin. Linsey gasped in pain but managed to steady her hand without dropping anything.
“Mrs. Riley!” the maid gasped in shock, quickly reaching out to steady the pot. Once the maid had it safely, Linsey hurried to run her burned hand under cold water.
Within seconds, her skin reddened, and swelling began to form—a clear sign of the burn.
“Mrs. Riley, your hand is burned. You need to apply some ointment right away,” the maid said urgently. Linsey winced in pain and nodded. “Yes.”
The maid quickly fetched the burn ointment and carefully applied it to Linsey’s hand.
“Your hand is swelling quite a bit,” the maid said, her voice tinged with worry. “If Mr. Riley finds out, he’ll be really upset.”
Linsey quickly reminded the maid, “I was just about to say—don’t tell Collin. I’ll keep it hidden.”
The maid understood Linsey’s intentions and nodded in agreement.
Soon, Linsey left Vista Villa, carrying the chicken soup. She got into the car and drove off.
“Mrs. Riley is really good to Mr. Riley,” the maid murmured.
Josh nodded. “Yeah, their bond is strong. I just hope they don’t have to face any more hardships.”
The others, hearing this, quietly agreed.
Meanwhile, in the hospital room, Collin listened intently as his assistant updated him on the latest developments.
“The collaboration with the Lawson family has been finalized. They’re hosting a banquet in a few days and have invited you. Will you be attending?”
Collin immediately felt the urge to decline. He had never been fond of public events or being in the spotlight. But then, his thoughts shifted to Linsey.
His low-key nature had often caused her distress in the past. If everyone in Grester knew who Linsey’s husband really was, maybe they would finally stop bothering her.
