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.

gazed down at her with tender eyes, a subtle smile gracing his features. "Babe, you're not quite ready yet," he murmured, his

breath caressed her hair and whispered against her ear,

"I'm

complete trust eluded

his warmth, fear lingered. She dreaded loss,

of

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abandonment terrified her more.

marked by too many departures, those closest to her leaving one by one,

apologizing," Nate whispered, his fingers threading gently

uncertainly. "You could have blamed me. It would only be

to you..."

I don't expect you to let them down overnight." His thumb brushed against her cheek, his voice

traced her features, and for a fleeting moment, the guarded look in hers softened.

spread through her chest, tangled

around his neck, seeking refuge in the crook of his shoulder, inhaling deeply the scent that brought her

only she had met