The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 758:

“I just want to make something light for him,” Corrine replied. When she saw Tanya reach for an apron, she quickly added, “It’s a simple meal; don’t trouble yourself.”

Tanya gave a knowing smile. “I understand. It shows more sincerity when you cook it yourself.”

Ten minutes later, Corrine stood at the study door, holding a bowl of freshly made fruit salad.

The door was slightly ajar, and with a gentle push, she entered.

She saw Nate engrossed in his work, his focus unwavering.

Silently, she entered further, lifting the bowl in her hands as she whispered, “Want something to eat?”

Nate looked up at her, his usual cold gaze softening as he took in the sight of her.

the iciness fading, and motioned for her to come

“Come here.”

held an irresistible

brief hesitation, Corrine

soon as she was close enough, Nate pulled her into his arms, burying his face into the crook of her neck as

pulled back slightly, laughing.

smell like alcohol,” Nate replied coolly, though

gone unnoticed, and her little confrontation with the

your hand hurt?”

shook her head, casually replying, “I handled those two

handle it. You’re my girlfriend. You shouldn’t risk it,” Nate said, his voice calm, but

an eyebrow, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Are you planning to clean up

only meant to tease Nate when she said

mock seriousness, “There’s no problem understanding it that way.” For a brief second, she was