The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 535:

In a half-sleep state, she felt the mattress dip, followed by the comforting, solid weight of a chest pressing gently against her back. The warmth radiated from him, soothing the tension in her body.

“Nate…” she murmured, a soft, almost inaudible sound.

“I’m here,” he whispered in response, his voice a low, steady reassurance.

“Where did you go?” She turned in his arms, seeking his warmth, wrapping her arms around his waist as she nestled against him like a cat searching for comfort.

“I thought… you weren’t going to talk to me anymore…”

“How could I?” Nate kissed her forehead softly, the touch gentle yet firm with affection.

“Go to sleep.”

Her breath hitched in response, but she mumbled a quiet “Okay,” and to her surprise, drifted into a peaceful slumber.

in sleep, and

sound of her phone’s ring cut through her dreams like a knife. Groggy and

are you just now answering? Do you have any idea

with an impatient

tales

glanced at the time and immediately shot up, a jolt of realization striking

there

of everything, she had completely forgotten. They were supposed to leave for Pinetree City

swiftly changed into her clothes and dashed out the door, moving with

waiting for you in the dining room,” Tanya,

saying, “I have an urgent matter to deal with and can’t

Corrine spotted Nate seated in the

to eat first,”

untouched food on the table made it evident that Nate had been waiting for her. Sensing her hesitation, Nate gently insisted, “Eat something first, and then I’ll take you where

agreed,

location where Karina and the others were, their faces were marked by curiosity and