Chapter 55

Chapter 55 Corrine's Mere Presence Unraveled His...

Sitting in the car, Corrine occasionally snuck a glance at Nate, who was seated beside her.

Nate was seated gracefully, one leg crossed over the other, maintaining an upright posture, with his hands resting casually on his knees. The soft shadows partially concealed his sharp, well-defined features, lending him an air of mysterious restraint.

Breaking the silence, she finally said, "Thank you for earlier."

She knew she could have handled the situation herself, but she valued Nate's well-meaning efforts and believed it was important to express her

thanks.

Nate shifted his look toward her, his eyes carrying a casual detachment. "Is a simple thank you all you have for me?"

Surprised by his bluntness, Corrine paused to think, realizing that simple words might feel insincere. "Do you have something in mind that would be a fitting way to thank you?"

his fingers softly brushed her cheek. "You already know what

space, resonating like the rich tones of a cello, striking

intensity made Corrine quickly look

fluttered, and she pressed

the

of her hair. His voice was a seductive whisper, adding, "My patience isn't endless. You don't

hair and then lightly brushed against it with his

a beat, her cheeks turning a deep shade

took a deep breath to compose herself, and responded with

his Adam's apple

first saw Corrine, he had

thought he could maintain control in any situation. However,

top

provoke a little, yet now it seemed

seat, taking a deep breath to suppress the

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