The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 421:

Corrine stared at him in disbelief, marveling at his unprecedented audacity.

Nate observed her indignant expression and pressed a gentle kiss to her lips.

“Don’t be mad, babe. Next time, I’ll make it up to you, okay?”

“Nate, can you go back to acting normal for once?”

“I can’t be normal around you, babe.”

With that, he scooped her up effortlessly and carried her toward the bathroom. Seeing her wary expression, he chuckled and ruffled her hair.

“Relax. I’ll grab you some fresh clothes.”

After her shower, Corrine changed into a clean, tailored outfit.

Gone was the soft, flowing dress from earlier. The sharp lines of the strapless silk dress, paired with a cropped blazer, transformed her appearance, giving her an air of effortless elegance with just the right touch of feminine allure. Nate’s gaze lingered on her, his expression unreadable, though something in his eyes betrayed an unconscious fascination.

his diamond cufflinks and rolled up his sleeves as he stepped behind

dinner with Grandma before you

met his gaze in the mirror,

hour later, they arrived at Evelyn’s

up with unrestrained joy. But then, as her gaze settled on Nate,

did you have a nice nap?”

stiffened, the unexpected question making her cheeks

asking, Mrs. Hopkins,” she

hand and gave it a gentle squeeze, sighing

You’ve been through so

gⲁ𝗅𝓝𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝗶𝗻

her mouth to respond, but Evelyn

me—I understand. But listen, I promise you,

blinked, utterly baffled. What on earth

just as lost. But Evelyn only sighed deeper as she turned to him, her gaze

pretend. Even for