The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1423:

That simple, gentle gesture melted Nate’s heart. His arms locked around her waist with startling force, as if trying to hold her from slipping away.

Corrine didn’t flinch or pull back. She stayed with him, unmoving, her hand slowly running along his back—soothing and steady—like calming a wounded child.

A quiet understanding passed between them, spoken not with words but presence. Nate remained silent, and Corrine didn’t push. She knew well that Nate’s pride would never let him expose the raw, battered truth buried deep inside.

After a few moments, Corrine gently loosened her embrace.

She looked at him with unwavering seriousness. “Nate, I love you.”

Nate replied in a low voice, “I love you too…”

Before he could finish, Corrine leaned in and kissed his lips.

rarely initiated their intimacy, except last night, muddled by alcohol. Nate

boldness caught him off guard, sparking a rush of

arms, lifting her onto

her body ignite under his touch, her breath stuttering as warmth surged through her

we head back to the bedroom?” Nate murmured,

on Corrine’s cheeks as she looked up, locking her gaze onto his darkened eyes. Biting her lower lip, she whispered, “How about trying

lips curled into a grin. “So, today you’re letting me

always been reserved when it came to intimacy—hesitant and

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to coax her into giving in.

as he wrestled back the storm rising inside him, his voice husky and

softened, and she reached out, tracing the curve

one else