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.

softened, his tone gentle but insistent. "Then tell

found herself momentarily speechless, caught off guard by the

a soft knock came from the door. "Miss

her gaze to Nate, her voice light but filled with

leaving him momentarily breathless, stirring something

within him.

slow smile spread across Nate's lips, his voice low and teasing. "If you don't want to leave this

blinked, confused. "So,

fingers gently brushing

a delicate blush blooming across her cheeks. “I just feel like things are moving too fast between us," she murmured, her voice

Nate raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes, his smile

his teasing tone. "Yes and no. After all,

feel it

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

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

yet still insisted on keeping him at arm's length, refusing affection-how could she expect

to respond, but

asked, his voice softening. "Come

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