The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 30

Chapter 30 My Love Doesn't Need A Reason

The warmth of Nate's palm seemed to brand Corrine's skin. She instinctively tried to pull away, but Nate only tightened his grip, anchoring her in place.

"Once bitten, twice shy," he murmured, sensing her tension gradually dissolving. His fingers tentatively lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze. "It's a lesson learned, not a reason to become timid. You can reject me

with all your defenses, but I won't give up on embracing you."

Silence filled the room, punctuated by the urgent rhythm of rain pattering against the tiles.

Each droplet seemed to mirror the chaotic beating of Corrine's heart.

Her eyelashes fluttered before she closed her eyes, a whispered confession escaping her lips. "I... I can't risk

losing myself to love without limits again.

The tremor in her voice betrayed the deep wounds of her past.

During those three years with Bruce, she had defied her family, believing he was her entire future.

She had molded herself to his dreams, her love absolute and unconditional.

had been merciless-a sudden, sharp blade

a facade of strength. Yet

continued to

She had barely known him. How could she possibly surrender her heart

She couldn't do it.

love," Nate said, his voice softening, "only to receive it.

his cool fingertips brushed away the tears gathering at the corners of her

locking onto his. Her heart pounded in her chest, so loud she wondered if

hear it.

of smiles played on his lips, and his deep, piercing gaze held a tenderness so profound it

her throat dry, her

prepared herself for his anger after

steadfast, patient, and persistent-a hunter who had set his sights

utterly unable to resist the

defiant, broke the silence. "Mr. Hopkins, do you make

women?"

he tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. His voice dropped to a whisper, warm and unhurried, grazing her senses like silk. "You're the first woman I've pursued," he

cheeks. She cleared her throat, trying

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