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."

darkening before she clarified, "There's some business at the company that I need

the office later, and a gnawing worry told her

figured out how to explain Nate to her family. Their relationship, though new and promising, had only just begun. She feared

Corrine briefly mentioned her uncle Jayden, a flicker of something unreadable crossed Nate's eyes. "I'll drive you to the office this afternoon," he said with

health, but Nate silenced her gently, placing his

me. You deserve my

blush creeping across her cheeks, and she cleared her throat

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 words resonating with

off guard by his words, Corrine felt the warmth on her cheeks deepen, spreading all the

shadow that crossed her expression, Nate's playful smile

"I just feel like

as far back as she could remember, people had kept their distance. No one had

mold herself into the version others wanted, their approval

her feel seen-valued

you're worth it or not isn't your decision to make," Nate said, his gaze steady and unwavering.

sat silently, her eyes fixed on the blur of scenery outside the window. Nate's words played over and over in her

as unworthy of love as she'd once