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 company

complicated-her uncle Jayden was scheduled to visit the office later, and a gnawing worry

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

of something unreadable crossed Nate's eyes. "I'll drive you to the office this afternoon," he said with quiet

silenced her gently, placing his index finger

my care and

touch of his cool finger sent a blush creeping across her cheeks, and she cleared her throat softly before responding, “Then I'll have to

in the effort and time to please, nor do they

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

her expression, Nate's playful smile faded slightly. "What's wrong?" he asked, his voice tinged with

before answering quietly, "I just feel

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

mold herself into the version others wanted, their approval always remained out of

attention made her feel seen-valued

it or not isn't your decision to make," Nate said, his

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

unworthy of