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.

from the bathroom, his eyes fell on the sleeping Corrine, prompting an involuntary smile and a whispered, “You have a knack

his words, affection and indulgence washed over him as he watched

slipped into clean clothes, and then rejoined Corrine on the bed, draping his arm around her and planting a gentle kiss on

their slow progress, simply sharing this closeness in sleep was a significant stride

a maid

they have any disagreement

“No,” the maid responded.

door. I left only after I was

brightened, her joy

them. My little nudge was all they needed. Now, it

brings magic

Hearing this, Penny chuckled.

you think we’re moving

fast about it?” Evelyn replied

knows himself. All his talk about duty and respecting Corrine’s wishes is just his fear speaking. Plus, isn’t it normal nowadays for young couples to explore their relationship before marriage?

sighed, well aware that Evelyn’s anticipation for