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.

custom-made. If you want, I'll have

eyes and murmured, "No, it's

what your heart really

can we know these feelings. aren't just a way to fill a

before replying, "Honestly, I've always seen your appearance in my life as an

carried a chill

she merely a disruption in his life? Was

by a deeper yearning to

to walk away, Nate quickly followed,

go!" Corrine protested

embrace was a mix of tenderness and insistence as

Corrine snapped back,

of his recent

in my plans, yet here I am, hopelessly drawn to you. To me, that's what makes it an

clear to me, and I can feel the tenderness of your 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 side forever." His voice grew softer, as calming as a

Corrine's heart into