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.

her face serene in sleep, and a small, tender

dreams like a knife. Groggy and disoriented, Corrine fumbled around the bedside table, finally snatching up

you just now answering? Do you

phone with an impatient roar, snapping Corrine

tales at

and immediately shot up, a jolt of realization striking

be there

haze of everything, she had completely forgotten.

her clothes and

Holland, Mr. Hopkins is waiting for you in the dining room,” Tanya, the maid, greeted Corrine with a warm smile

saying, “I have an urgent matter to

descended the spiral staircase, Corrine spotted Nate seated in the dining room, patiently

sit and have something to eat first,” Nate offered

began to refuse, but the sight of the untouched food on the table made it evident that Nate had been waiting for her. Sensing her hesitation, Nate

Corrine agreed, albeit

her to the location where Karina and