The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 527:

The world around her spun violently. Then, everything went black.

When Corrine opened her eyes again, the sky outside had already darkened. A dim light illuminated the room, and the faint scent of disinfectant lingered in the air.

She stared blankly at the ceiling, her mind slowly piecing together where she was.

A hospital.

Just as the realization sank in, she heard footsteps at the door. She turned her head to see Nate striding in, his tall frame casting a shadow across the floor under the glow of the hallway lights.

“Are you feeling dizzy?” he asked, settling beside her and gently brushing a stray strand of hair from her cheek.

Corrine met his gaze and gave a slight shake of her head.

Without another word, Nate pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.

His embrace was firm, almost desperate, as if he were afraid she might slip away if he let go.

curve of her neck, his breath warm against

in his body, Corrine hesitated before

fine. Don’t

exchange many words. No grand displays of affection. Yet, just holding each other

a long while, Nate pulled back and

new story at

got wrecked in the crash. Take this

the device, something unreadable flickering in her

find the

Nate said, his

himself in after the accident.

carefully ladled out a bowl of

pressing her lips

ran into

his voice

middle of a company meeting when he received

exact place where Corrine