The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 95

Chapter 95 Never Trouble

After lunch, Nate and Corrine strolled through the garden in peaceful silence.

At the entrance, Nate slowed his pace, pausing just enough to turn slightly toward Corrine and extend his hand with quiet confidence.

Corrine hesitated for a brief moment before pursing her lips and slipping her hand into

his.

His fingers closed around hers instantly, his grasp firm yet warm, creating a connection that felt both protective and intimate.

As they walked side by side, her shorter frame didn't diminish her presence. Instead, their strides harmonized in a way that made them seem perfectly matched.

The air was crisp and cool, washed clean by the previous night's rain, carrying a subtle freshness that brought an unspoken sense of calm.

"Heading back to the office tomorrow?" Nate asked abruptly, his eyes studying her face with quiet intensity.

Corrine tilted her head slightly and replied, "No, I'll need to leave soon."

between Nate's brows, his expression briefly darkening before she clarified, "There's some business at the

uncle Jayden was scheduled to visit the office later, and a gnawing

to her family. Their relationship, though new and promising, had only

flicker of something unreadable crossed Nate's eyes. "I'll drive you to

but Nate silenced her gently, placing his index finger lightly against her lips. "Corrine, you're someone

me. You deserve my care and support,

cheeks, and she cleared her throat

is worth my putting in the effort and time to please, nor do they have the right to demand it," he added,

Corrine felt the warmth on her

smile faded slightly. "What's wrong?" he asked, his voice

hesitated, searching his face for reassurance, before answering quietly, "I just feel like I'm not worth all this effort

she could remember, people had kept their distance. No one had ever truly cared for her as

herself into the version others wanted,

her feel seen-valued in a

isn't your decision to make," Nate said,

silently, her eyes fixed on the blur of scenery outside the

turned out she wasn't as unworthy