The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 87

Chapter 87 Take A Leap Of

Faith

There were no grand declarations, no flowery words-just one simple, honest question. "Why don't you just be my girlfriend?"

In that moment, Corrine felt an unexpected rush of warmth and sincerity, like the sun breaking through a stormy sky.

She wondered if there was anyone else in the world, besides Nate, who would truly accept her, who would cherish her for who she was.

Would anyone else say, "Do it your way. No matter what happens, I'll always have your back"?

Would there be anyone else who would say, "It's my unwavering dedication to being your beacon in the dark, your constant, your most devoted companion"?

He never flinched at her aloofness, her guarded heart.

Even when she was armed with defenses, brimming with hostility, he always held his arms open, waiting for her.

"I'm struggling to keep up with your pace," Corrine confessed, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

but insistent. "Then tell me, what

caught off guard

a soft knock came from the door. "Miss

shifted her gaze to Nate, her voice light but filled with unspoken depth.

him momentarily

within him.

voice low and teasing. "If you don't want to leave this

"So,

fingers gently brushing the sensitive skin behind her ear. "Be

curve of her neck, sending a shiver down her spine, a delicate blush blooming across her cheeks. “I just feel like things are moving too fast between us," she murmured, her voice

glint in his eyes, his

his teasing tone. "Yes and no. After all, I still haven't seen

it in the future," Nate promised,

voice light but with a hidden weight. "But we need to establish

on Nate's face faltered, his gaze sharpening slightly. "You can keep testing me, but

keeping him at arm's length, refusing

mouth to respond, but the

hungry?" Nate asked, his voice softening.

word, he took her hand, gently guiding her toward the