The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 534:

“Nate…” Her voice was barely a whisper, breathless, trembling.

“I… My stomach hurts…”

The shift was instant. Nate pulled back immediately, his expression darkening with concern as he searched her face.

Corrine blinked, a blush creeping up her neck as her eyes met his. Her voice barely rose above a whisper.

“I think… it’s…”

“What?” Nate’s brow furrowed in confusion.

His gaze was like a storm—dark and unyielding, the intensity almost tangible. His breath hitched, his temple pulsing with the effort to keep his composure.

Corrine bit her lip, her thoughts tangled, trying to find the right words to explain.

“It’s… that… you know…”

a hint of frustration leaking through. She leaned in, her breath a soft murmur by his

“It’s… my period…”

instant, the weight of embarrassment crashed down on her. She wanted to vanish into thin air, to sink through the floor and disappear. She couldn’t bring herself to face him. With her head down, her words

any pads here… Could you… get

the sound low and strained, his eyes unreadable,

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going to drive me

another word, he stood, his form cutting through the air,

she’d imagined things going. Why now, of all times? The situation had caught her completely off

take the first step, this awkwardness had to rear

tension gnawing at her as she

knock echoed against

Holland, here’s

given the maid specific instructions to avoid disturbing her,

quickly took care of herself