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

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

it before deciding it's not for you?" Nate replied, his smile deepening mysteriously. "To live truly is to pursue what your heart really wants.

flickered in Corrine's eyes. "But how can we know

her question before replying, "Honestly, I've always

Corrine's voice carried a chill as

disruption in his life? Was

driven by a deeper yearning to

away, Nate quickly followed, trying to

go!" Corrine

embrace was a mix of tenderness and insistence as he drew her

left to discuss!" Corrine snapped

if that was true, what was the purpose of his recent pursuit? What were those dinners about? And the roses by her bedside, what were they

meet, yet here you are. Falling for you was never in my plans, yet here I am, hopelessly drawn to you. To

soul. Don't feel pressured to reciprocate my feelings. I'm here, ready to wait as long as it takes for you to let me in. I know you're the one I want by my

heart