The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 524:

Was there more to this marriage arrangement than she had been led to believe? What exactly was the history between the Hopkins family and the Ford family?

As she wrestled with the uncertainty, Matias stepped into the room, balancing a small porcelain bowl in his hands.

“Sir, your grandmother sent this over again.”

Corrine snapped out of her thoughts, her eyes falling to the bowl as Matias set it down on the coffee table. Her brows knitted slightly.

“What is it?”

“It’s something Mrs. Hopkins had specially prepared and sent over,” Matias responded.

Corrine peered at the contents—a mixture of restorative ingredients meant for strengthening the body.

you weak… or something?” A

stiffened, his eyes widening as he gawked at Corrine

talent for saying the most

warned him not to get any deeper, so he turned on his heel and left the

door clicked shut, Corrine felt

his distinct masculine scent closing in around her like an inescapable trap. She lifted her gaze, locking eyes

at

warm against her skin as he buried his head in the curve of her shoulder. A heated whisper brushed against her temple and then skimmed down the sensitive curve of her neck, sending a shudder

finger, her long

first? Maybe if you

lips in a searing

ignore. It was impossible to tell how much time had passed before Nate finally pulled away. His half-lidded eyes gleamed with an unrestrained hunger,