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.

eyes, a subtle smile gracing his features. "Babe, you're not

against her ear, causing her fingers to

lip between her teeth. "I'm sorry..." she breathed, her voice carrying a hint

feelings for Nate tan deep, complete trust eluded

warmth, fear lingered. She dreaded loss,

of

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Not

abandonment terrified her more.

marked by too many departures, those closest to her

his fingers threading gently through her silken

flickered uncertainly. "You could have blamed me. It would

to you..."

expect you to let them down overnight."

traced her features, and for a fleeting moment, the guarded look in hers softened. "Love is more than

chest, tangled

the crook of his shoulder, inhaling deeply the scent that

had met him