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…”

swirling in his eyes, she exhaled sharply, a hint of frustration

“It’s… my period…”

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

pads here…

He exhaled, the sound low and strained, his eyes unreadable, his voice thick with restrained

stories

going to drive

stood, his form cutting through the air, and left

within her. This wasn’t how she’d imagined things going. Why now, of all times? The situation had caught

courage to take the first

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

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,

you,” Corrine muttered as she accepted the items. She quickly took care of herself and stepped out