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."

before she clarified,

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

Nate to her family. Their relationship, though new and promising, had only just begun. She feared sharing it too soon might provoke another round of familial

Jayden, a flicker of something unreadable crossed Nate's eyes. "I'll drive you to the office this afternoon," he

for his health, but Nate silenced her gently, placing his

my

cool finger sent a blush creeping across her cheeks, and she cleared

is never trouble,” Nate replied, his tone steady and sure. "Not everyone is worth my putting in the effort and time to please, nor do they have the right to demand it," he added, his

by his words, Corrine felt the warmth on her cheeks

the faint shadow that crossed her expression, Nate's playful smile faded

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

she could remember, people had kept their distance.

the version others wanted, their approval always remained out

feel seen-valued in a way she'd

to make," Nate said,

Group, Corrine sat silently, her eyes fixed on the blur of scenery outside the window. Nate's words played

as unworthy