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

dinner with Grandma before you head

gaze in

hour later, they arrived

unrestrained joy.

you have a nice

question

Mrs. Hopkins,” she answered politely, forcing

took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze,

been

gⲁ𝗅𝓝𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰0𝗺, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝗶𝗻

respond, but Evelyn continued before

me—I understand. But listen, I promise you, I’ll do everything in my

baffled. What on earth was she talking

showed that he looked just as lost. But Evelyn only sighed deeper as she

know everything, so there’s no need to pretend. Even for Corrine’s sake, you mustn’t give up on yourself.