Chapter 705:

As they ate, Nate gently separated the scallions from her bowl, his actions deliberate and thoughtful.

“How does it taste?” he asked, his voice carrying a hint of nerves as his eyes flickered toward her.

Corrine smacked her lips and playfully dabbed at the corner of her mouth.

“Delicious.”

Her small, unintentional gesture of licking her lips stirred something within Nate, his chest tightening, and his gaze darkening in response.

After dinner, Nate effortlessly lifted Corrine and carried her to the bedroom.

She was about to step into the shower when her phone rang, slicing through the quiet atmosphere.

It was Karina.

by and have

her, and then continued

Karina added, “I heard the triennial fashion competition is being

calm mask,

“Not interested.”

for her, a fleeting creative outlet rather than a

𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞: 𝕘ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝕖𝗅𝕤⫶ⅽ𝗼𝗺

conveyed mild disappointment, though she was far from

shown an inclination for

you go,” Corrine said, her voice warm

end of the line, Karina chuckled,

get it, I get it. A romantic night

leaving only the soft hum of the quiet evening behind Corrine as she prepared for the

completed her routine and descended for breakfast. As she ate, her gaze

recuperation time, she intended

in the garage,” Nate replied,

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