The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 351:

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.

His arms encircled her delicate waist as he gazed down at her with tender eyes, a subtle smile gracing his features.

“Babe, you’re not quite ready yet,” he murmured, his voice rich with allure.

His warm breath caressed her hair and whispered against her ear, causing her fingers to curl instinctively.

lower

her voice carrying a

deep, complete trust eluded her, preventing her from surrendering fully to him. Even surrounded by his warmth, fear lingered. She

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

be the one apologizing,” Nate whispered, his fingers threading

“I was too impatient.”

Corrine’s eyes flickered uncertainly.

It would only be fair to

won’t.” His response

gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺; 𝓯𝗶𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓼𝓮𝒆𝓷

carry, the walls you’ve built. And I don’t expect you to let them

trust? That’s my

for a fleeting moment, the guarded look in hers

is more than just words,

spread through her chest, tangled with an ache she couldn’t quite name. Guilt.

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