The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 30

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

maintaining a facade

continued to

known him. How could she possibly

She couldn't do it.

his voice softening, "only to receive

cool fingertips brushed away the tears gathering at the corners of her eyes.

pounded in her

hear it.

gaze held a tenderness so profound it nearly unraveled

frozen, her throat

had prepared herself for

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

resist

"Mr. Hopkins, do you make a habit of being

women?"

to a whisper, warm and unhurried, grazing her senses like silk. "You're the first woman I've

to her cheeks. She cleared her throat, trying to

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