The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 468:

His hand stilled against her cheek.

“Tonight, I held back,” he said, his voice laced with quiet intensity.

“I am waiting for the day you choose to be with me—without hesitation, without any external influence.”

His fingers trailed gently over her brows, his touch reverent.

“I want you to make that choice… fully aware and entirely yours.”

Corrine’s heart fluttered at his words.

She understood exactly what Nate meant. He wanted a choice made without hesitation—one that was absolute, unwavering, and free of regret.

Her gaze softened as she looked at him.

Through all their interactions, it was as if he had peeled back layer after layer of her defenses, unraveling the person beneath.

word he spoke seemed to reach straight into her soul, breaking through her carefully built walls and

me,” she murmured, her composure slipping. Before she could stop herself,

hesitation, his arms locking around her waist

Nate will always belong

ensnared

you

follow her anywhere, forever

emotion swelled in Corrine’s chest at his words, but before she could linger in the moment, Nate suddenly asked, “If I had not shown up

slightly, caught

still damp, a towel slung low around his waist. The marks of her nails and kisses traced his skin, yet a

held his gaze for a long moment before finally speaking, her voice

did not expect the effects of that stuff to be

Nate’s expression remained unreadable.

do you plan to

Her brows knitted slightly.

there is no doubt she has more plans waiting. The best way to deal with her is to