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.

tensed, catching her lower lip between her

she breathed, her voice carrying

from surrendering fully to him. Even surrounded by his warmth, fear lingered. She dreaded loss, but the prospect

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

should be the one apologizing,” Nate whispered, his fingers threading gently through

“I was too impatient.”

Corrine’s eyes flickered uncertainly.

blamed me. It would only be fair to

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see the weight you carry, the walls you’ve built. And I don’t

That’s my job,

for a fleeting moment, the guarded look

is more than just

of warmth spread through her chest, tangled with an ache

seeking refuge in the crook of his shoulder, inhaling deeply the