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."

furrow appeared between Nate's brows, his expression briefly darkening before she clarified, "There's some business at the company that I need

office later, and a gnawing worry told her he

her family. Their relationship, though new and promising,

crossed Nate's eyes. "I'll drive you to the office this

for his health, but Nate silenced her gently, placing his index finger lightly against her lips.

my care and support,

unexpected touch of his cool finger sent a blush creeping across her cheeks, and she cleared her throat softly before responding, “Then

for you is never trouble,” Nate replied, his tone steady and sure. "Not everyone is worth my putting in the effort and time to please, nor

the warmth on her cheeks deepen, spreading all the

that crossed her expression, Nate's playful smile faded

before answering quietly, "I just feel like I'm not worth all

kept their distance. No one had ever truly cared

she tried to mold herself into the version

her feel seen-valued in

Nate said, his gaze steady and unwavering. "To me,

car headed back to Ford Group, Corrine sat silently, her eyes fixed on the blur of scenery outside the window.

out she wasn't as unworthy of