Before she could dwell on it, the woman asked, Who is Gorman?

Linsey quickly realized her mistake. Then who is your grandson?

The one who just left in a wheelchair, the woman replied without hesitation.

Wait, what?

Linsey stared at her in disbelief.

The argument she had had earlier was it witnessed by Collin s grandmother?

As if reading her mind, Ivy smiled. That s right. Collin is my grandson. I watched you two argue for quite a while. Content originally comes from find(?)ovel.net

Linsey froze, her earlier words to Collin replaying in her mind. Was his grandmother here to defend him? She felt a wave of embarrassment.

After a brief silence, she fiddled with the hem of her clothes and said softly, I m sorry, Mrs. Riley. I know I spoke harshly to your grandson earlier, but that was because

Ivy waved a hand, cutting her off. No need to apologize. You did well. He needed to hear it.

Linsey s eyes widened. What?

Could this really be Collin s grandmother? How could she approve of someone scolding her own grandson?

Ivy explained, Ever since he started using that wheelchair, he s been impossible always saying things to rile people up. Even I get fed up with him sometimes. I ve been hoping someone would put him in his place. And you did! As she spoke, she laughed. But she soon steered the conversation back. So are you seeing Collin?

Linsey shook her head so fast it was almost comical. No, not at all. We have no relationship whatsoever.

Doubt clouded Ivy s face as she spoke. That s impossible. Collin never reacts well to criticism. Anyone bold enough to say that about him wouldn t walk away unscathed.

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Linsey found it challenging to convince Ivy that she had nothing to do with Collin. But we re really not that close.

The look on Linsey s face made Ivy pause. So I had it wrong? she asked.

Exactly! Linsey answered with an emphatic nod.

Before Linsey could feel any relief, Ivy continued, Now I get it. You re not interested in him, but he s clearly taken with you!

The remark hit Linsey so suddenly that it left her blinking in surprise. Her lips parted to again, but a calm, steady voice chimed in, Grandma.

Linsey froze, startled to see Collin sitting in his wheelchair.

He had only stepped out to buy snacks for his grandmother. Yet in that short absence, Ivy had wandered out of her hospital room, crossed paths with Linsey, and somehow started a full conversation with her.

The moment his grandmother s words hinted at him having feelings for Linsey, Collin s brow furrowed, and his eyes locked on her with sharp intensity.

What is this about? Linsey asked warily.

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