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.

demeanor both vulnerable and remorseful as she took Bruce’s hand and placed it delicately on her cheek. “I know I shouldn’t have kept things from you, but I was truly

eyes narrowing as

three years I wasn’t with you, Corrine was always by your side. You were inseparable, even almost married. I was so afraid. Every time 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,

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bring himself to scold her. He cupped her face gently, wiping away her tears, then

welling with more tears, her voice quivering as

course!” Bruce assured her, his

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

words, tucking

Bruce’s embrace, she whispered, “Bruce, I know you love me more than anyone

pressed together, the accidental friction sparking a familiar warmth