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But Linsey didn’t hesitate. She nodded, her gaze unwavering. “I'm an orphan, and the condo | once called home
now belongs to my ex and his mistress. | have nowhere to go. Living here givesshelter, and it gives Collin
someone by his side. It’s not just about charity... It's mutual. We both need this.”
Ivy's eyes welled with tears. Her lips trembled as the weight of Linsey’s words sank in.
Linsey was startled by Ivy's reaction, her expression panicked. “Did | say something wrong?”
Moved beyond measure, Ivy reached out and grasped Linsey’s hand tightly. “You didn’t say anything wrong,” she
whispered through tears. “I'm just... so happy. Collin has always been alone. He had no real friends. Plenty of
girls were drawn to him before the accident, but once he was injured, they disappeared. You... you're the first
person who's chosen him despite it all. Without hesitation.”
She paused, her voice thick with emotion. “Thank you, Linsey. From the bottom of my heart.”
Linsey quickly responded, “You're welcome, Ivy.”
Her gentle, comforting words gradually soothed Ivy’s turbulent emotions.
Ivy dabbed away the moisture gathering at the corners of her eyes before speaking. “Stop callingMrs. Riley.
That's how outsiders address me. Since you've married Collin, just callIvy from now on.”
Their conversation flowed naturally for several hours, and before either realized it, dusk had settled over the
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Linsey invited Ivy to stay for dinner, but Ivy mentioned pressing matters awaiting her attention and gracefully
declined.
Understanding her situation, Linsey didn’t press the matter and personally walked her to the door.
Before departing, Ivy clasped Linsey’s hand with affection and spoke softly. “Linsey, if Collin ever wrongs you,
cstraight to me. I'll stand up for you.”
Having grown up without family, Linsey had never experienced such affection. Meeting Ivy’s loving gaze, she felt
something profound stir within her chest. Several moments passed in meaningful silence before she replied, her
voice slightly thick with emotion, “Thank you, Ivy.”
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Ivy's heart melted at her sweetness, and she gently caressed Linsey’s cheek. “It’s truly a blessing for Collin to
find such a treasure.”
After seeing Ivy off, Linsey made her way back to the living room. A servant had already set dinner and
respectfully reminded her that the meal was ready.
“Where's Collin?” Linsey’s eyes drifted toward the staircase as she addressed the servant. “Please call him down
for dinner.”
The servant’s expression grew uncomfortable. “Mr. Riley said he won't be eating tonight.”
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