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.

catching her lower lip between her

she breathed, her voice carrying a hint of

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

by too many departures, those closest to her leaving one

apologizing,” Nate whispered, his fingers threading gently

“I was too impatient.”

Corrine’s eyes flickered uncertainly.

blamed me. It would only

His response was steady,

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carry, the walls you’ve built. And I don’t expect you to let them down overnight.” His thumb brushed against her cheek, his voice turning

trust? That’s my job,

and for a

than

breath hitched. A wave of warmth spread through her chest, tangled with an ache

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