The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 205

Chapter 205 I Had To Make

The First Move

When Corrine felt she couldn't breathe, Nate finally released her, leaving her gasping for air, his fingers lightly caressing her lips. "For three years, we shared starlit nights and dreams, planned futures and debated life's meanings. I believed we shared an unparalleled connection."

"What?" She was caught off guard by his sudden repeat of her own words.

"Are you pretending not to understand?" Nate quirked an eyebrow, his lips curling into a teasing smile.

Yet, Corrine sensed a thread of seriousness beneath his playful tone.

She blinked, uncertain of how to reply.

Impatient, Nate admitted, "Corrine, I'm jealous."

Upon hearing this, Corrine's expression softened, and she embraced him. "The past is the past. You are my present."

"And I will be your future," Nate said confidently, his hand cradling her neck, his gaze piercing into hers. “I just wish I had been part of your life sooner."

with her history; his only regret

earlier.

much alone if he had come into her

through her as

could feel the steady rhythm of his heart under her

eyes brimmed with emotion, hinting he might kiss her once

features, her heart still fluttered uncontrollably at

Her heart was racing.

kiss me,"

stunned, and before she could react, he kissed

watched her eyes go from shocked to annoyed,

teased her ear with a touch. "You're always so shy. I had to make

by the sound of her phone

name flashing on the display, she recalled leaving

moved to

up?"

through loud and exasperated. "Where

ages! Did you