The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 88

Chapter 88 The Deepest

Obsession

Corrine shook her head, offering a soft smile. "I'll adjust my schedule."

She felt a twinge of discomfort. Staying any longer seemed a little inappropriate.

Nate's gaze darkened, his voice firm yet gentle. "I'll make sure you get to the office tomorrow morning."

The message was clear-she wasn't leaving today.

Tanya, who had been quietly observing, seized the moment to speak up. "Miss Holland, the doctor specifically recommended that you rest well. Mr. Hopkins is concerned about your health."

Corrine hesitated, torn between her desire to leave and the undeniable care in their eyes. Finally, she gave in, nodding without a word.

A barely noticeable smile flickered on Nate's lips, his eyes softening as he continued to

eat.

a stroll through the garden, the vibrant colors of the flowers contrasting with the calm of the afternoon. They eventually settled

gaze intent and searching. "Are you afraid of

soft but steady. "I think we should maintain a certain

a couple closer helps strengthen their bond," Nate said, rising to his feet with an

could react, he was beside her, lifting her effortlessly

surrounded her, making her feel

met his gaze, her heart skipping a beat as she looked into

struggled against him, her voice barely a whisper.

with a strong sense of decorum, Corrine's core beliefs were

made her feel exposed, her

wrist with one hand and wrapped his other arm around her waist, pulling her closer. He playfully

a mix of embarrassment and irritation bubbling up within her as she

now bordered on the

she been misjudging him all along, her past emotions influencing

furrowed her brow, acutely aware of how close they were, their breaths mingling,

"If

you