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.

Bruce’s hand and placed it delicately

his brows, his eyes narrowing

I saw her, envy would eat at me, 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

spoke, a steady stream

tear-streaked face

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to scold her. He cupped her face gently, wiping

welling with more tears, her

Bruce assured her, his tone full

up the planned engagement announcement at the upcoming birthday party, but her instincts warned her it

words, tucking them

back into Bruce’s embrace, she whispered, “Bruce, I

accidental friction sparking a familiar warmth between