Marrying a Secret Zillionaire: Happy ever after - Chapter 145

Chapter 145:

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Collin’s expression remained unfazed, betraying no hint of displeasure at her words. His gaze softened as he turned to Linsey, his voice unwavering. “I won’t give you the chance,” he vowed.

Dolores let out a dissatisfied huff, her disapproval evident.

Sensing the renewed tension, Linsey quickly stepped in, hoping to diffuse the situation. “Oh right, Collin. We talked about you and Dolores getting to know each other better. Since she’s here now, why don’t we invite her to have dinner with us?”

Collin smiled warmly. “Of course, Ms. Davidson. Why don’t you stay for dinner? I’ll have the kitchen whip up something special.”

Dolores nodded, a hint of arrogance in her gesture. “Alright. It’s been a while since I last had a meal with Linsey.”

“I’ll tell the kitchen to make plenty of your favorites,” Linsey said with a mischievous grin.

As Linsey got up, she winked playfully at Collin, making sure Dolores didn’t see.

Collin felt a warmth spread through him, and a soft smile touched his lips. His eyes were full of tenderness.

The kitchen staff bustled about, and soon, a delicious dinner was spread out on the table.

During dinner, Collin placed some food on Linsey’s plate. “Here, have some more of this. It’s one of your favorites.”

Linsey looked at the food, surprised. “How did you know I like this?”

Collin smiled slightly at her surprised expression. “Of course I know,” he said gently. “I even had the chef tweak the recipe just for you. It’s healthy but delicious. I’m sure you’ll like it.”

Linsey was even more surprised. “Wow, you really went all out… Honestly, I’m not that picky.”

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Collin chuckled. “When you were in the hospital, it was pretty clear you weren’t a fan of those healthy meals. You practically choked them down every time, so I had the chefs make some changes.”

Linsey cringed slightly as she remembered the bland hospital food. They were so healthy they were practically tasteless, and she really didn’t enjoy them.

But she didn’t want to waste food, so she ate it all every time. Most people would have thought she liked the food since she always finished it.

She hadn’t expected Collin to notice that she didn’t actually enjoy it.

“Try it,” Collin said softly. “It should taste just as good, but it’s healthier now.”

Linsey took a bite, and her eyes lit up. “Wow, it’s delicious! Just the way I like it!”

Seeing her reaction, Collin felt a wave of relief wash over him. He picked up her plate and added a generous helping of her favorite dishes.

“Eat up, Linsey,” Collin encouraged, his voice filled with concern. “You’ve lost weight while you were in the hospital. You need to build your strength back up.”

Linsey gave him a sheepish smile. “It’s really nothing, Collin. Just a couple of pounds.”

At least the hospital food hadn’t been a complete disaster, she thought to herself.

Dolores, who had been sitting quietly observing them, couldn’t help but feel a twinge of surprise.

Growing up with Linsey had given Dolores an intimate knowledge of her friend’s quirks and preferences, especially when it came to food.

She knew just how selective Linsey could be with her meals.

But Linsey was always so polite and considerate that even if she didn’t like something, she would eat it without a word of protest, simply because she didn’t want to be wasteful.

Dolores had once playfully teased Linsey, suggesting that she must have been a pampered wealthy girl in a past life, used to only the finest cuisine, which would explain her discerning taste in this one. Linsey was so mindful of others’ feelings that hardly anyone realized the extent of her culinary preferences.

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