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.

and rolled up his sleeves as he stepped behind her

for dinner with Grandma before you head

his gaze in the mirror,

they arrived at

lit up with unrestrained joy. But then, as her gaze

have a

the unexpected question making her cheeks

asking, Mrs. Hopkins,” she answered politely, forcing herself to stay

gave it a gentle squeeze, sighing

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mouth to respond,

to hide anything from me—I understand. But listen, I promise you, I’ll

baffled. What on earth was she talking

quick glance at Nate showed that he looked just as lost. But Evelyn only sighed deeper as she turned to him, her gaze filled with

there’s no need to pretend. Even for Corrine’s sake, you mustn’t give