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

Carson had become the standout of the military district, excelling in both training

before a striking beauty. However, Carson knew his reaction wasn’t born from shyness. It was excitement—pure and

remembered the 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

barely brushing her cheekbones. Her youthful face radiated

track her down, eager to properly thank her for saving his

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she was like a

in his wildest dreams did

pin for stabilization, but everything else looks fine,” Corrine said as she pulled her hand away. But Carson’s grip tightened around

her face.

quickly released her. “Sorry, I was

silent and