The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 87

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.

insistent. "Then tell me, what pace

momentarily speechless, caught off guard by

from the door. "Miss Holland, the meal is

voice light but filled

eyes shimmered, leaving him

within him.

you don't want to leave this room,

blinked, confused. "So,

fingers gently brushing

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

his smile hinting at something

as she mirrored his teasing tone. "Yes and

to feel it in the future," Nate promised, his voice

hidden weight. "But we need to establish some boundaries. No kissing me

his gaze sharpening slightly. "You can keep testing me, but I

him at arm's length, refusing

respond,

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

word, he took her hand,

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