Chapter 149:
Quickly, she disentangled herself from his embrace and settled onto the empty space beside him, pulling the covers tightly around herself.
“Alright, that’s enough,” she declared, her voice slightly muffled by the blanket with a hint of warning in her tone.
“I’m exhausted and I’m going to sleep. Don’t even think about waking me up.”
Collin raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk dancing on his lips. “Don’t come crawling back to me in the middle of the night,” he teased.
Linsey’s mind flashed back to the awkward encounter that morning, rendering her speechless. She squeezed her eyes shut, feigning sleep, and resolutely ignored him.
Collin watched as she defiantly turned her back to him, a small smile playing on his lips. He found her behavior absolutely endearing.
Linsey’s earlier conversation with Dominic about their future together came to mind. Collin mused that a lifetime spent with Linsey like this didn’t sound so bad after all.
Linsey woke up the next morning with a fuzzy head, only to discover she was alone in the bed. The cold space beside her was a clear sign that Collin had already left.
A wave of disappointment washed over her, though she couldn’t quite explain why.
Their time together had been brief, and their connection was still developing. Yet, she was surprised to find it difficult to picture her life without him.
Lost in her thoughts, she was jolted back to reality by the sudden ringing of her phone.
She shook off her musings and reached for the phone, wondering if it was a work call.
A glance at the caller ID brought a wave of surprise.
It was Marisol Wells, Felix’s mother.
During the five years she had been with Felix, Marisol had maintained a cool distance, never making any direct contact with her.
Linsey, an orphan without any family ties, didn’t align with Marisol’s vision of an ideal daughter-in-law. In Marisol’s eyes, Joanna had always been a more fitting partner for Felix.
The unexpected call from Marisol could only mean one thing. It was about Felix.
After a brief hesitation, Linsey answered the phone.
Marisol’s voice filled the line. “Linsey, I’ve heard about Felix’s actions. I never imagined he would do something so awful. I feel terribly guilty. Would it be possible for me to meet with you today and apologize in person?”
Linsey was surprised. She hadn’t expected Marisol to contact her to apologize.
Before Linsey could reply, Marisol continued, “If you refuse to see me, I fear I’ll be consumed by guilt and regret. We’ve known each other for so long; please, do me this small favor.”
Given Marisol’s seniority and the genuine tone in her voice, Linsey felt obligated to agree.
“Alright,” Linsey conceded.
Marisol’s voice instantly lifted with delight. “Wonderful! Let’s meet at that café we both like.”
The call concluded shortly thereafter.
Unbeknownst to Linsey, Marisol wasn’t alone. Seated beside her was Joanna.
As Marisol ended the call, Joanna’s anxiety was palpable.
“Marisol, what are you playing at? Weren’t you supposed to convince Linsey to drop the charges against Felix? Why on earth did you say you wanted to apologize?”
The sincerity that Marisol had previously displayed vanished, instantly replaced by a cold, calculating expression. She scoffed, saying, “If I had been direct, she would have never agreed. This was the only way to manipulate her into meeting me. Don’t you worry. Once I have her face-to-face, I’ll ensure she complies.”
