Chapter 82

Chapter 82 Unyielding Affection

Corrine's eyelashes fluttered weakly, a vain attempt to lift the heavy veil of darkness shrouding her vision. Try as she might, her body refused to obey, pulling her deeper into an abyss of dreamless sleep.

When she finally stirred again, her senses came alive to unfamiliar surroundings. Corrine sat up abruptly, her head still heavy, her gaze darting around the room.

This wasn't her room.

Panic laced her thoughts. "Where am I?" she murmured.

Before she could dwell on the question, the door creaked open, and a stranger stepped inside. The woman's face was calm, her smile warm as her eyes met Corrine's. "Miss Holland, you're awake," the woman greeted, her tone gentle.

Corrine's guard shot up instinctively. "And you are?" she asked.

The woman's smile widened, unbothered by Corrine's suspicion. "I'm the family maid here. You can call me Tanya if you like," she replied simply.

As if remembering something important, Tanya Hinchcliffe added, "Please excuse me for a moment, Miss Holland. I'll go inform Mr. Hopkins that you're awake."

could utter a word, Tanya had turned on her heel and slipped

room.

corridor. These steps were heavier, more deliberate, and certainly not Tanya's. Corrine's gaze instinctively fixed on the doorway just as

presence was striking, and the pieces clicked in her mind-the voice she'd heard faintly before

been her

her. The bed dipped slightly

breath hitched at the unexpected contact. She found herself gripping the sheets beneath her fingers

she murmured hoarsely, her throat dry, likely a lingering effect of the

a word, Nate reached for the glass of water on the bedside table and handed it to

a sip, Tanya reappeared in the doorway, carrying a tray. "Sir,

shifted to the tray, noting the simple porcelain

stood, rolling up the sleeves of his shirt, revealing strong forearms. "I'll take it,"

a hint of amusement. "Miss Holland, if you need anything, don't

that, she exited once more, quietly shutting the door behind her. The room

his fingers skillfully stirring the soup in the bowl. He blew on it gently to cool the liquid before bringing the spoon to

said quickly, averting her gaze as she tried to take

His persistence was firm yet unyielding, the

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