The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 582:

“Still upset?” she whispered.

Nate lowered his head slightly, his cool breath mingling with hers.

“I’m just wondering when you’ll trust me more,” he responded, his tone dejected.

He knew she would rather face danger alone than ask for his help right away.

“I do trust you,” Corrine asserted, breaking free from Nate’s embrace. She propped herself up on her hands and looked down at him. Her brow furrowed slightly, as if deep in thought.

In truth, Corrine rarely let anyone into her life, but Nate was an exception. She hadn’t expected this strong, assertive man to burst into her world and bring a warmth she never knew she needed.

“It’s just that, over the years, I’ve gotten used to relying only on myself,” she explained softly.

the Ford family as a child, Corrine had spent a long time finding her footing. Every

on her own two feet rather than depend on others. Even when others showed her kindness, she still found it difficult to rely on anyone. In her eyes, no one was more

held a

came in time today,” she added after a long pause, struggling to find

wrapped his arms around her again and gently

it’s the boyfriend’s job to be there.” His deep voice carried a

in life,” Corrine

anything, so

as he looked into her beautiful, clear

I want to,” he

lips. His breath

exploring hand, making her skin tingle. His kisses

to sleep now,” he murmured in a deep, magnetic

his arms, her heart tumultuous. Although they had shared a bed several times, their relationship had remained unconsummated. Nate always respected her boundaries, putting her comfort first, and that