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.

long time finding her footing. Every day felt like a tightrope walk. She worried that one misstep

stand on her own two feet rather

a hint of

she added after a long pause, struggling to find the right

arms around her again and gently caressed her

is in danger, it’s the boyfriend’s job to be there.” His deep voice carried

aren’t that many obligations in life,” Corrine said, her tone softening

me anything, so

gaze deepened as he looked into

want to,” he

His breath was gentle yet

of her nightgown lifted under his exploring hand, making her skin tingle. His kisses moved lower, and after

now,” he murmured in a deep, magnetic voice, his eyes

arms, her heart tumultuous. Although they had shared a bed several times, their relationship had remained unconsummated. Nate always respected her