The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 271

Chapter 271 You're Not Quite Ready Yet

Inside the dimly lit car, their silhouettes melded with the shadows.

Corrine attempted to create distance, but Nate's firm grasp on her wrist guided her into the corner, leaving no avenue for retreat.

His commanding presence surrounded her completely.

Corrine raised her eyes to find Nate's face mere inches from hers.

Their gazes intertwined unexpectedly, and she found herself drowning in the depths of his dark eyes, which blazed with an intensity that threatened to consume her entirely.

Her eyelashes quivered with nervous energy as her heart contracted sweetly, thundering against her ribcage.

The overwhelming sensations left her dizzy, her rationality dissolving in the intimate atmosphere. She yielded to his kiss like a drowning soul reaching for salvation.

Just before reason completely abandoned her, Nate drew back.

Corrine inhaled deeply, color blooming across her cheeks.

waist as he gazed down at her with tender eyes, a subtle smile gracing his features. "Babe,

warm breath caressed her hair and whispered against

"I'm sorry..." she

for Nate tan deep, complete trust eluded her, preventing her from

fear lingered. She dreaded loss,

of

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abandonment terrified her more.

by too many departures, those closest to her leaving one by one, embedding a persistent wariness

be the one apologizing," Nate whispered, his fingers threading gently

have blamed me. It

to you..."

don't expect you to let them down overnight." His

guarded look in

chest, tangled with an ache

the crook of his shoulder, inhaling deeply the

only she had