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.

been merciless-a sudden,

silently, maintaining a facade of strength. Yet beneath

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known him. How could she possibly surrender her

She couldn't do it.

voice softening, "only to receive it. My love doesn't need a

corners of her eyes. The touch was electric,

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

hear it.

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

stood frozen, her throat dry, her

prepared herself for his anger after her

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

utterly unable to resist

voice, unsteady but defiant, broke the silence. "Mr. Hopkins, do

women?"

to a whisper, warm and unhurried, grazing her senses like silk.

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

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