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…”

sharply, a hint of frustration leaking through.

“It’s… my period…”

through the floor and disappear. She couldn’t bring herself to face him. With her head down, her

think there are any pads here… Could

low and strained, his eyes unreadable, his

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word, he stood, his form cutting through the air, and left

sharp wave of frustration bubbled up from within her. This wasn’t how she’d imagined things going. Why now, of

the courage to take the first step, this awkwardness had to rear its

fingers through her hair, the tension gnawing at her as she

echoed against the bathroom

Holland, here’s what you

Nate had given the maid specific instructions to avoid disturbing her, but a hand slipped through the door, passing her what she

accepted the items. She quickly took care