The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 712:

Corrine squirmed, pressing a hesitant finger to his solid chest in a feeble attempt to push him away, but the warmth beneath her fingertip only sent another shiver racing through her.

“I’ll cook tonight,” she murmured softly as she met his eyes.

“Alright.”

Nate’s hands lingered a moment before finally helping her down.

But just as they stepped away, something flickered in his peripheral vision.

His gaze slid toward the cabinet—just beneath it, barely visible, was a box.

He paused for the briefest moment, a knowing glint flashing in his eyes.

Corrine seemed to sense something was off. She squeezed Nate’s hand tighter, trying to redirect his attention, and asked, “What do you feel like eating?”

“I’m not picky,” Nate responded in a neutral voice.

foot was injured and she couldn’t move as quickly, he consciously slowed

potatoes, and corn soup?” Corrine suggested with a big smile after a

huh?” Nate raised

back or set rules,” Corrine

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hesitation, Nate bent down and scooped Corrine up

horseback riding from Jacob, too?” he asked

years, with Jacob around, she

kitchen, Nate gently set her down and rolled

a hand with anything?” he

him out of the

she said

sharp eyes scanning the room. A flicker of surprise crossed his face when he spotted

he greeted

her attention back to prepping the fish in her hands. Her movements were smooth and precise, separating the flesh from the bones in