The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 431:

Nate noticed Corrine struggling to balance on her tiptoes, so he instinctively bent down, his hand resting naturally on her slender waist. His voice was low, reassuring.

“Take your time. No rush.”

The moment his touch met her skin, she tensed, her breath hitching ever so slightly.

Then, just like that, the tie was done.

Corrine adjusted it with delicate precision, then exhaled a quiet sigh of relief.

“There. All set.”

As she spoke, she attempted to slip out of Nate’s grasp, but he anticipated her movement.

Just as she moved, his arms slid around her waist, pulling her flush against him. His chest pressed against her back, firm and unmistakably warm.

he murmured, his voice a low rasp against her

she turned to face him, her gaze steady,

you who should be apologizing,” she said

me, and I… I haven’t been able to do the same for you. I’m truly sorry…” Her voice wavered, and by the time she uttered the last few

vulnerability, pulled her closer, his hand tracing

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was too

her fingers curling slightly against his

“I’m sorry…”

a stray strand of hair

shifting, the ghost of a smirk tugging at his lips, “but only if it’s given

slightly, blinking in

do

innocent confusion in her eyes made something coil tight in Nate’s chest. His fingers brushed along

take apologies

before coming