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 pace should it

found herself momentarily speechless, caught off

respond, a soft knock came from the

to Nate, her voice light but filled with unspoken

leaving him momentarily breathless, stirring something

within him.

Nate's lips, his voice low and teasing. "If you don't want to leave

blinked, confused. "So,

he leaned closer, his fingers gently brushing the

neck, sending a shiver down her spine, a delicate blush blooming across her cheeks. “I just feel like things are moving too fast

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

as she mirrored his teasing tone.

be plenty of chances for you to feel it in

need to establish some boundaries. No kissing

slightly. "You can keep testing me, but

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

respond, but

you say you were hungry?" Nate asked, his voice softening. "Come on, let's go

he took her hand, gently guiding her toward