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 lip

she breathed, her voice carrying

him. Even surrounded by his warmth, fear lingered. She dreaded

many departures, those closest to her leaving one by one, embedding a persistent

one apologizing,” Nate whispered, his fingers threading

“I was too impatient.”

Corrine’s eyes flickered uncertainly.

have blamed me. It would only be

won’t.” His response

gⱯ𝗅𝗇0ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺; 𝓯𝗶𝓻𝓼𝓽 𝓼𝓮𝒆𝓷

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, isn’t

a fleeting moment, the

than just words,

A wave of warmth spread through her chest, tangled with an ache she

seeking refuge in the crook of his