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 sudden,

silently, maintaining a facade of strength. Yet beneath her

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How could she possibly surrender her heart

She couldn't do it.

softening, "only to receive it. My love

her eyes. The touch

Her heart pounded in her chest, so loud she wondered

hear it.

piercing gaze held a tenderness so profound it nearly unraveled her. With

throat

for his anger after

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

to resist the allure of such

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

women?"

hair behind her ear. His voice dropped to a whisper, warm and unhurried, grazing her senses

rushing to her cheeks. She cleared her throat, trying to regain some semblance of control. "Then I suppose that makes me...

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