The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1166:

“Of course!” Corrine exclaimed, giving a stern look.

She wondered about the bizarre logic behind his question.

At her stern response, Nate tightened his grip on her waist and pulled her closer.

Corrine remained still, wary of aggravating his injury.

“Don’t move too much,” she cautioned. “What if your wound opens up?”

“So now you care about me?” Nate responded, a playful challenge in his tone.

Corrine rolled her eyes. “What are you saying? I’ve always been concerned about you!” she declared.

She had always seen Nate as composed and restrained, someone who maintained a clear and rational state of mind at all times. He never stepped out of character.

here he was,

softening with a tenderness that seemed almost involuntary. “No matter what happens,

Corrine bit her lip, struggling

was aware of Nate’s care and his protective

lightly. Having been alone for so long, Corrine had become accustomed

caring Fords, past experiences had steeled her for potential

and she could only rely on

to pick herself up and continue, even

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curling up like a cat. She buried her face in his chest, a refuge from

the dampness of her sweat-soaked clothes. His brow furrowed with

a nightmare?” he

voice soft as she fought back tears, looking up at him. “I

press her for details,