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."

only regret was not being

earlier.

alone

as she gazed up into

and she could feel the steady rhythm of his heart under her

emotion, hinting he might kiss her once

his features, her heart still fluttered

Her heart was racing.

can kiss

she could

eyes go from shocked to

as he pulled away, he teased her ear with a touch. "You're

cut short by the sound of

the display, she recalled leaving Karina and Jules

she moved to answer, stepping away

up?"

voice came through loud and exasperated. "Where are you? Jules and

you run

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