Chapter 192 Chapter 192 We Were Supposed To Get Married Collin's brow furrowed with concern.
Linsey was his priority. He couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that her mood had soured.
Was it Kylee's presence that had upset her? He glanced at Kylee, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Despite his concerns about Linsey, he couldn't deny Kylee's presence. They had a shared history, a bond forged in childhood.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter a moment of contemplation, he decided it would be impolite to dismiss her so abruptly. "Alright, Kylee, what did you want to talk about?" A wave of triumph washed over Kylee.
Just as she had suspected, she still held a special place in Collin's heart. Linsey was no competition.
Seizing the moment, Kylee suggested, "I've just returned, and Grester feels so unfamiliar now. Would you mind takingfor a walk? I'd love to revisit sof our childhood haunts." Collin hesitated for a moment before agreeing. "Okay," he said.
He figured that by the tthey returned, Linsey would probably be finished with her work, and they could finally have a proper conversation.
Collin and Kylee left the villa together, unaware that Linsey stood on the balcony of the second-floor study, watching them depart.
Kylee, with her statuesque figure and striking beauty, seemed perfectly suited to Collin.
From her vantage point, Linsey couldn't help but feel a pang of insecurity. Collin and Kylee looked like a match made in heaven.
They were childhood sweethearts, their bond forged through years of shared experiences.
And what was she? A stranger, an unworthy wife who barely knew the man she was married to.
Linsey's thoughts spiraled downwards, a wave of insecurity washing over her. She pressed her hand against her forehead, trying to regain her composure and focus on her work.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith a deep breath, she returned to the study and forced herself to concentrate on the design drafts spread out before her.
Meanwhile, Collin and Kylee arrived at a DVD store with a simple, classic facade.
"It's like stepping back in time," Kylee mused aloud, a wistful smile gracing her lips as she gazed around the quaint little 0.0% 17:56 Chapter 192 We Were Supposed To Get Married shop. "Do you remember, Collin? This is where we first met, all those years ago." Collin's expression remained impassive. "I remember," he replied simply.
Kylee bent down and picked up a classic movie DVD from one of the shelves, a nostalgic glint in her eyes. "Back then, she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper, "I was convinced we'd get married someday. But then...." Collin's expression remained unchanged, his voice flat. "The past is the past, Kylee." Tears welled up in Kylee's eyes as she turned to face him, her voice trembling with emotion. We were supposed to get married, Collin," she reminded him. "But then... you had that terrible accident."
Her gaze flickered towards his legs, a silent reminder of the tragedy that had changed their lives. "When my eT parents found out... they forcedto break off the engagement. They tookaway, far away. Collin, do you still blme for leaving? Her expression and voice were filled with remorse as she desperately tried to explain herself. "I truly didn't want to leave I felt so guilty, so heartbroken." She took a deep breath, her voice barely a whisper. "I often wonder, if the accident hadn't happened, would we be married by now? Would we have a family?" "Kylee," Collin interrupted, his voice firm but gentle, "I've never blamed you for any of it." Kylee lowered her eyes. "Collin, I know that if it weren't for your support, I wouldn't have achieved any of this."
Tears glistened in her eyes as she looked at him, her voice filled with admiration and sympathy. "Everyone in town dismisses you, Collin," she said, her voice breaking. "They call you the black sheep of the Riley family. But I know you, I know how capable you truly are. They've all misunderstood you, and it breaks my heart to see how they've treated you." 100.0%