The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1380:

His secrecy and decisions were all meant to shield her from harm.

“Even though you’re strong, I can’t allow myself to fail in protecting you. It’s not that I don’t want you by my side or that I’m stripping you of your rights. It’s just that I can’t bear to see you take risks.”

She was both his vulnerability and his strength.

How could he allow her to suffer?

Corrine fell silent at his words.

It was the first time she heard Nate speak with such serious conviction, and his words—“I can’t bear to see you take risks”—struck a deep chord within her.

He feared for her because he cared for her, more deeply than words could convey.

that moment, Corrine had no desire to say more. She simply wanted to hold the man before her with all her

And she did.

into his neck, inhaling deeply the comforting, familiar scent

off guard, and a soft smile tugged at the corners of his eyes.

whispered in her ear. “Now,

What was happening? Wasn’t tonight supposed to

Corrine pulled back slightly, releasing her hold on his neck and creating a small

raised an eyebrow, his gaze following her every movement with quiet amusement. “Explain to me what you mean by being entitled to your privacy without anyone,

voice rose—cool, unconcerned—but the undertone made Corrine’s

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her head, lips quirking into a teasing smile. “Well, if it’s private, I suppose that makes everyone

arm tightening around

felt like