The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 427:

Corrine, standing up, reached over and pinched his cheek playfully.

“Well, your grumpy face isn’t exactly winning over any kids.”

Nate looked down at her, his hand slipping into hers as they walked back toward the apartment building.

“Do you like children?” he asked, his voice softening slightly.

Corrine brushed a lock of hair behind her ear and whispered with a hint of wonder, “Isn’t his childlike charm just delightful?”

“I can’t say it appeals to me,” Nate replied.

As she locked eyes with him, Corrine’s lips formed a tight line.

differently.” He drew Corrine close, encircling her slender waist with his arms. His breath brushed her ear, its unsteady rhythm akin to the flutters of a spring breeze,

the elevator, he wrapped his arms around her

yourself lean on me, even just

this matter to rest, yet here

she responded carefully, “It’s just what I’m used to.” Her life had always been about solitude, confronting each hurdle on her own, shouldering every

and her grandfather and uncles adored her deeply, Corrine was aware of her fragile position within

to spare the Ford family and her relatives any burden. This was the established behavior of someone

did she believe she could prevent being disliked. Only through

resting in the bend of her neck as he breathed

won’t bring it

reassurance, Corrine detected a note of defeat and a deep-seated willingness to

a surge of emotions welled up in her, causing

down, Corrine was struggling to let go of the