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."

she clarified, "There's some

truth was more complicated-her uncle Jayden was scheduled to visit the office

to her family. Their relationship, though new and promising, had only just begun. She feared sharing

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

began to protest, concerned for his health, but Nate silenced her gently, placing his index finger

my

sent a blush creeping across her cheeks, and she cleared her throat softly before

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 do they have the right to demand it," he added, his words resonating with quiet

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

playful smile faded

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

could remember, people had kept their distance. No one had ever truly cared

the version

feel seen-valued in a way

make," Nate said, his gaze steady

car headed back to Ford Group, Corrine sat silently, her eyes fixed on the blur of scenery outside the window. Nate's words played over and over in her mind, wrapping around her like

she wasn't as unworthy of