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.

tone gentle but insistent. "Then

herself momentarily speechless, caught off guard by the

came from the door. "Miss Holland, the meal is

to Nate, her voice light but filled with

leaving him momentarily

within him.

and teasing. "If you don't want to leave this room, just keep looking at

confused. "So,

coy?" Nate's voice darkened as he leaned closer, his fingers gently brushing

shiver down her spine, a delicate blush blooming across her cheeks. “I just feel like

eyes, his smile hinting at something

teasing tone. "Yes and

it in the future," Nate promised, his voice

with a hidden weight. "But we need to establish some boundaries. No

on Nate's face faltered, his gaze sharpening slightly. "You can keep testing me, but I won't accept those

at

mouth to respond, but the words

you say you were hungry?" Nate asked, his

her hand, gently

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