Curiosity piqued, Linsey opened her eyes.

At that moment, she felt something cool slide onto her left ring finger.

Her breath caught, the world around her fading to silence.

She looked down in disbelief at a stunning diamond ring now gracing her finger, its facets catching the light with a mesmerizing sparkle.

Linsey s breath hitched, her eyes welling up as she met Collin s warm, smiling gaze.

Collin, is this

Before she could finish, Collin s expression grew serious. Linsey, my love, will you marry me? From this moment on, we ll be together forever, and nothing will ever pull us apart.

When he finished speaking, he offered a warm, captivating smile, his eyes locked on Linsey s.

Yet she could feel the subtle stiffness in his posture, the slight quiver in his voice.

He was nervous.

Linsey realized this almost instantly. As the head of CR Corporation, Collin rarely showed signs of unease. But now, this spur-of-the-moment proposal had him visibly rattled.

The thought sent a surge of warmth through Linsey, her eyes welling with tears. She sniffled, gazing at him through a haze of emotion, and murmured, Is this what you meant to tell me about?

Collin reached out, his fingers gently grazing her cheek as he spoke in a tender whisper. Yes. I spent a week orchestrating the perfect moment, only to have it unfold so quickly like this.

With a wistful smile, he added, I planned to keep it a surprise with Grandma and a few friends, setting up the ideal scene lights, music, everything just right. I was waiting until I was back on my feet to take you somewhere special and propose properly.

Linsey absorbed his words, a flush of embarrassment washing over her as she sensed the awkwardness of the moment.

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Her cheeks reddened, and she ducked her head. So, I went and spoiled your big surprise myself?

Collin clasped her hand, brushing the new ring against his thumb before pressing a gentle kiss to the back of her hand.

Then, with a soft, hopeful smile, he asked, So, will you marry me?

As Collin s words hung in the air, he watched Linsey intently, his heart racing in anticipation of her answer.

Meanwhile, Linsey s tears broke free, streaming down her face as her voice trembled with emotion. Of course I will! I already told you I wanted to marry you! We ve even signed the papers. Why did you go through all this, making me think you

Her emotions swirled in a chaotic dance, swinging from heartbreak to elation in mere moments. She had never imagined feeling this way again, yet here she was, swept up in it. There was no betrayal just a heartfelt surprise Collin had painstakingly crafted for her.

Her misunderstanding stemmed from overhearing his conversation with Ivy and jumping to the wrong conclusion.

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