The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 765:

Just as Corrine withdrew her hand, Carson caught it in a firm grasp. The warmth and softness of her palm sent a rush of certainty through him. It wasn’t a dream. She was real. After all these years, he had finally seen her again.

She looked different now—more poised and refined, like a rare and untouchable treasure.

“Did it hurt?” Corrine asked, her tone calm and steady as she met Carson’s gaze.

Carson nodded instinctively before quickly shaking his head, realizing his mistake. He looked almost comically flustered.

The nurse, noticing the sweat on his forehead, quickly stepped forward, thinking he was unwell.

But then she saw it. Carson’s ears were burning red, like they were about to catch fire.

understood. He wasn’t in pain. He

standout of the military district, excelling in both training and real

man was, he could still find himself uncharacteristically timid before a striking beauty. However, Carson knew his reaction wasn’t born

gunfight that erupted while he was studying abroad a few years ago. The searing pain of a stray bullet piercing his abdomen was unforgettable. Just as unforgettable was the image of Corrine, moving swiftly through the chaos, backlit by the

then, she wore a camouflage uniform, her short hair barely brushing her cheekbones. Her youthful face radiated

track her down, eager to properly thank

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was like a goddess who had descended from the heavens just when

in his wildest

metal pin for stabilization, but everything else looks fine,” Corrine said as she pulled her hand away.

her face. “Let

released her. “Sorry, I was just overwhelmed,”

and turned