The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 417:

Her eyes, still clouded with desire, followed him.

“Where are you going?” Her voice carried a soft glint of innocence, a charm she wasn’t even aware of, and it was impossible to ignore.

Nate’s gaze remained fixed on her, his brow furrowing slightly, veins straining under his skin, as though he was fighting something within.

He sucked in a sharp breath, his voice low and hoarse, “Bathroom.”

Bathroom?

It wasn’t until the sound of water running from the bathroom reached her ears that Corrine finally understood his meaning.

Her face flushed a deeper shade, and she quickly buried her head in the blanket, too embarrassed to look up.

An hour in a freezing shower had shown Nate exactly what courting trouble meant.

the sleeping Corrine, prompting an involuntary smile and a whispered, “You

his words, affection and indulgence washed

clean clothes, and then rejoined Corrine on the bed, draping

encapsulated all his feelings of warmth and care. Despite their slow progress, simply sharing this closeness in sleep was a significant stride

a maid relayed the events to

they have any

“No,” the maid responded.

near the door. I left only after I was sure there

brightened, her joy

each other. Just a bit timid, both of them. My little nudge was

brings magic

Hearing this, Penny chuckled.

think we’re moving a bit

fast about it?”

wishes is just his fear speaking. Plus, isn’t it normal nowadays for young couples to explore

well aware that Evelyn’s anticipation for a great-grandchild was