The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 583:

It was a simple question, yet it left Corrine feeling an acute sense of embarrassment.

“I’m giving you a way out.” Nate’s voice was cold, steady—each word landing like a quiet echo in the room.

Nate was not the tender, gentlemanly man she had imagined him to be. Once, he had entertained the dangerous notion of forcing her, keeping her bound to him, and ensuring she could never leave, no matter the cost.

But that dark thought had begun to wane, replaced by restraint. Because, despite everything, he could not bear to hurt her.

Nate had never been the kind of man who cared for women, nor did he understand the language of tenderness. It had never been in his nature. Yet for Corrine, he was willing to learn. He wanted to give her all the softness he could muster.

Corrine felt the weight of his words settle in her chest, cold and heavy. Her eyes shimmered with unspoken emotion as she stared at him, searching his face.

“So… you’re saying you’re giving me a chance to leave you?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Nate reached out, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. His fingers lingered at the corner of her lips, his touch light but deliberate. A flicker of possessiveness gleamed in his eyes.

should forget that idea,”

“Then why are you—”

waiting for you,” he cut her off, his lips barely grazing her temple. His warm breath stirred her hair, sending an involuntary shiver down her spine. His voice

????? ???????? ????

have never shown anyone… and then decide if

this was a

every syllable carried weight. Corrine’s brows drew together, her mind racing as she tried to

to sleep,” Nate murmured,

close, Corrine found sleep impossible. What part of himself had he kept hidden? What

long time before her body finally

curtains in soft golden streaks. It stretched across the floor, warm and unhurried, finally brushing against the edge of

up at the ceiling, her mind still caught

ring of her phone shattered the

reached for it blindly, pressing it to her ear. Her voice was