Marrying a Secret Zillionaire: Happy ever after - Chapter 372

Chapter 372:

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Taking a slow breath, Fernanda shifted her approach, pretending to be vulnerable. “Well, I may not mean much to you, but we are still family. And with Ivy returning soon, we’ll need to have a family gathering, don’t you think?”

Collin’s brow furrowed at Fernanda’s words. His eyes narrowed as he asked in a quiet voice, “Why is Grandma coming back now?” Ivy was still supposed to be recovering at the overseas sanatorium.

Fernanda forced a smile, her tone carefully neutral. “Ivy’s health has gotten a lot better. It’s time for her to come home. She’s so happy about your marriage and can’t wait to meet her granddaughter-in-law.”

With a deep sigh, Fernanda continued, “By the way, Ivy’s birthday is just around the corner. We have to host a grand celebration for her. I’m sure you wouldn’t want to miss it, right?”

Naturally, since it involved his grandmother, Collin couldn’t refuse. “I’ll be there for Grandma’s birthday.”

Fernanda gave a satisfied smile before her gaze shifted to Linsey, her look more calculating. “Since we’re talking about Ivy’s birthday, there’s something I’d like to ask of you, Linsey. Would you be willing to help me with it?”

Linsey nodded softly, her tone polite. “Of course. Just tell me what you need.”

Fernanda sighed lightly. “Planning a birthday celebration isn’t easy. There’s so much to organize and so many guests to entertain.”

As she spoke, a hint of sorrow crossed her features. “At the moment, it’s just me and Collin’s father in the family. He’s not the most detail-oriented, and I can’t handle everything by myself.”

Linsey quickly caught on to Fernanda’s underlying motives. As expected, Fernanda hesitated before asking, “Linsey, I was hoping you could lend me a hand. After all, you’re Ivy’s granddaughter-in-law.”

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Linsey was ready to agree right away. It felt like her responsibility as part of the family to assist with something for Collin’s grandmother. But before she could give her answer, Collin stepped in with a firm interruption. “Linsey hasn’t been feeling well recently, and she’s swamped with work. She simply doesn’t have the time.”

Without missing a beat, Collin ignored the growing irritation on Fernanda’s face and added, “If you’re struggling, you can always ask a few trusted staff members from Grandma’s. They’ve been with her for years and know her preferences well.”

Linsey’s gaze shifted, her thoughts in turmoil. She understood that Collin was just trying to protect her from overdoing it. But Ivy had always been the one who treated Collin with the most kindness in the Riley family, and Linsey couldn’t ignore that. She knew she had to make an effort for her sake.

Without saying another word, Linsey reached out, gently taking Collin’s hand. “Let me do this,” she murmured.

Collin’s eyes met hers, and in that instant, he understood everything. Her determination was clear in the depth of her gaze. He paused for a moment, then sighed quietly, his expression softening. “Alright,” he agreed, his voice tinged with reluctance.

Collin had known Linsey too well. He understood that, no matter how much he tried to protect her, she would never turn down an opportunity to help when it concerned Ivy, especially with her kind nature. But his concern for her well-being remained.

“Take a few people with you,” Collin suggested, his voice steady but firm. “They’ll help out when needed. And if anyone gives you trouble, don’t hesitate to handle it.”

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