The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 303 An Unexpected Kiss

Corrine made her way back to the guest room, gently setting down a glass of water on the nightstand

Her gaze lingered on Nate, who was deeply asleep.

In his sleep, Nate's usually sharp and cold demeanor softened, revealing a more serene expression.

The gentle lighting highlighted his sharp features, making his eyes and brows look almost like a work of art.

She marveled silently. Was it even possible for someone to be so flawless?

His skin was without blemish, and he looked stunning from every conceivable angle.

The most wonderful part? He belonged to her.

A smile crept across her face at the thought.

She bent closer to him, captivated, studying every detail of his face.

A playful idea struck her, and she gently kissed his lips, a fleeting touch before she started to pull back.

However, as she began to rise, Nate, who had appeared to be deep in sleep, suddenly wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close and intensifying their kiss.

Surprise widened Corrine's eyes.

and walk away?" Nate whispered, his voice low against her lips, his eyes sparkling with a

eyes. "When did

take

annoyance flickered in Corrine's eyes. "You've been pretending to sleep

arched, his attention turning to her lips. "I had planned to rest

at a loss

he had been playing the waiting game the whole

cast him a look that mixed playful reproach with fondness, and then rose from the bed

a quick motion, he seized her wrist, drew her close, and reversed their roles, now pinning her

13:04

Corrine's voice held a note of

looked down at her defensively crossed arms, his grin growing. "Didn't you kiss me

I did?"

in return. You can't just escape

widened, taken

her, his shadow falling across her

cool scent surrounding

and

and insistent, overwhelming her