Chapter 402:

Corrine studied him, her expression unreadable. When she finally spoke, her tone was steady, giving nothing away.

“Has he done something unforgivable?”

Jules opened his mouth as if to respond but hesitated.

For a long moment, he remained silent, his jaw visibly tensing. Then, exhaling slowly, he met her eyes with a grave expression.

“Corrine, there are things I can’t tell you. But trust me when I say—stay away from him.”

Corrine held his gaze, her expression unreadable as silence stretched between them.

A voice suddenly broke the stillness from behind her.

“Corrine.”

deep, unmistakable voice, sent a sharp pull through her chest, wrapping around her like an invisible thread. There was something about the way he said it—a quiet intimacy

curled tighter around the strap of her bag as she steadied herself

a soft smile, she murmured, “Jules, I don’t always make the best choices, but I refuse

but he could only stand there, helpless

her

surface, Corrine was easygoing, but at her core,

let out a low curse, pacing in frustration before stopping to watch

Corrine nor Nate

reached over, handing her a bottle

thoughtful gesture, Corrine let out

𝕍𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠: g𝕒𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝕖𝗅𝕤﹒ⅽ𝕠𝕞

you don’t have to treat me like I’m helpless. I’m a

an aura

in an instant, their gazes tangled in a silent battle, their breaths

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