The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 8

Chapter 8 Her Heart Skipped A Beat

When Corrine opened her eyes, she found herself gazing into Nate's striking features. His unexpected presence startled her into an unguarded question. "What are you doing here?" The words tumbled from her lips before she could contain them.

Their earlier parting felt like mere moments ago, yet here he stood.

Nate cut an impressive figure in his bespoke suit, every inch of him exuding refined sophistication.

"Visiting an elderly family member," he explained, his penetrating gaze studying her face. Something flickered in his eyes before he repeated his earlier question. "Are you alright?"

Their eyes met and held, the intensity of his gaze causing her heart to falter. "I'm fine," Corrine managed, struggling to maintain her composure.

"I meant here," Nate clarified softly, touching his chest. "Most women would allow themselves to break down in such moments. Perhaps you should consider it?"

a crisp handkerchief

lips after a moment's hesitation. "Tears solve nothing. Why waste them

someone undeserving?"

hurts, doesn't it?" Nate's expression

drifted to the dancing willow branches overhead, her voice barely above a whisper. "How

it not..."

passionate devotion had been

on her profile before he spoke, his rich voice carrying an unexpected warmth. "It's futile to fight for things unworthy of the effort. Save your tears for those who

her heart racing unexpectedly. Their eyes met

by the intensity of

continued, "Why fight for his love when his heart has already departed? A clean break

His directness surprised her.

warranted such intimate counsel,

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