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.

Nate's response, breaking through her internal scolding. "It's custom-made. If you want, I'll

and murmured,

try 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.

we know these feelings. aren't

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

carried a chill

disruption in his life? Was

by a deeper yearning to

to walk away, Nate quickly followed,

go!"

tenderness and insistence as he drew

have nothing left to discuss!" Corrine snapped back, her

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

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

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

heart