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.

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

eyes and murmured, "No, it's

before deciding it's not for you?" Nate replied, his smile deepening mysteriously. "To live truly is to pursue what your heart really wants. You eat when you're hungry, right? Similarly, there's no need to hide your feelings

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

question before replying, "Honestly, I've always seen your appearance

twist?" Corrine's voice carried a chill

a disruption in his life? Was he playing games with

was he driven by a deeper yearning to

she turned to walk away, Nate quickly followed, trying

me go!" Corrine

was a mix of tenderness and insistence as he drew her

have nothing left to discuss!" Corrine snapped back,

his recent pursuit? What were those dinners about?

was never in my plans, yet here I am,

wait as long as it takes for you to let me in. I

Corrine's heart into