The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 67

Chapter 67 Make Her Heartbeat Erratic

Surprised for a moment, Corrine raised her eyes to meet Nate's. A gentle smile slowly formed on her lips.

Nate had a knack for anticipating her needs, a quality that seemed almost mystic. On that fateful day, drenched from the rain after her breakup with Bruce, Nate had appeared with a coat, draping it over her shoulders as he said, "You need it more than I do."

Now, another of his coats was a warm barrier against the cold.

The coat had a distinct, earthy scent that was unmistakably Nate's, making Corrine's heart race wildly.

She pulled the coat tighter around her, inhaling deeply, her senses tingling

with his scent.

"What cologne are you wearing, Nate?" she asked suddenly, instantly feeling the weight of her impulsive question.

She bit her tongue in regret, wondering what had possessed her to say something so random.

"It's custom-made. If you want, I'll have Matias send some over

her eyes and murmured, "No, it's not right

for you?" Nate replied, his smile deepening mysteriously. "To live truly is to pursue what your heart really wants. You eat when you're

can we know these feelings.

silence, Nate pondered her question before replying, "Honestly, I've always seen your appearance in my life as an

Corrine's voice carried

life? Was he playing games with her

driven by a deeper yearning

Nate quickly followed, trying to keep

go!" Corrine

tenderness and insistence as he drew her

to discuss!" Corrine snapped back,

true, what was the purpose of his recent pursuit? What were those dinners about? And the roses

are. Falling for you was never in my plans, yet here I am, hopelessly drawn to you. To me, that's what makes it an unexpected

it takes for you to let me in. I know you're the one I want by

heart into a