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."

his only regret was not being there for

earlier.

so much alone if

her as she

could feel the steady rhythm

eyes brimmed with emotion, hinting

features, her heart still fluttered uncontrollably

Her heart was racing.

can kiss

was stunned, and before she could react, he kissed

from shocked to annoyed,

ear with a touch. "You're always so shy. I had

words were cut short by the sound of her phone

Jules' name flashing on the display, she recalled leaving Karina and Jules

quick glance at Nate, she moved to answer, stepping away slightly.

up?"

exasperated. "Where

you run