The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 756:

Much later, Leah lay against his chest, her skin still flushed, her fingers idly tracing patterns over his collarbone. Her eyes shimmered in the dim light, dark and knowing.

“Bruce,” she murmured, her voice soft yet coaxing. “Please, don’t be angry anymore. Don’t shut me out.”

Leah gently pressed her crimson lips against Bruce’s chin, the kiss lingering softly as she whispered, “You have no idea how terrified I am at the thought of losing you.”

“But you should have been honest with me,” Bruce responded, his voice steady but tinged with disappointment.

At these words, Leah breathed a silent sigh of relief.

So, his anger wasn’t because of her ruined reputation, but because of her deception.

gaze fell to the floor, her demeanor both vulnerable and remorseful as she took Bruce’s hand and placed it delicately on her

furrowed his brows, his eyes narrowing

and dark thoughts would settle in my mind. I know I shouldn’t feel this way about her, and I shouldn’t have done what I did, but I couldn’t stop myself. I was in agony, torn between my feelings, as if I had become someone I didn’t recognize. I can’t bear the thought of you

a steady stream of tears rolled down her

tear-streaked face

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couldn’t bring himself to scold her. He cupped her face gently, wiping away her tears, then kissed her lips

asked, her eyes welling with more tears, her voice quivering

Bruce assured her,

bring up the planned engagement announcement at the upcoming birthday party, but

words, tucking

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friction sparking a familiar