The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1428:

Jules wasn’t entirely cold-hearted—that much she knew. When he was with Corrine, his eyes lit up with genuine warmth. But with Rachel, he wore indifference like armor.

As she drifted through these melancholy thoughts, a cool voice cut through the silence from behind. “Miss Astley.”

Rachel jumped, her heart leaping into her throat. She had believed herself alone in the garden, not expecting another soul to intrude upon her private moment.

Had the person overheard her vulnerable confession?

Panic flashed in her eyes as she turned, but at the sight of Corrine standing there, the weight on her heart suddenly lifted.

She gently patted her chest, releasing a small breath of relief as a faint smile tugged at her lips. “Oh, it’s you.” The fear in her reaction was unmistakable.

she approached. “Do you regret the

a cloud passing over the sun. She lowered her gaze, a self-mocking twist pulling at

gazed at Rachel,

when touched by love’s arrow,

don’t be afraid to express your feelings.

silence that seemed to stretch between them like delicate silk, she spoke in hushed tones. “Taking initiative is good, but I’m afraid of being misunderstood, of being seen as

dance of charm and sincerity. But to someone who didn’t, those same

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼ⅽ𝗼𝗺⧽

that her actions

secret weapon,” Corrine said with quiet conviction. “I believe that if you’re truly sincere, no one will look down on you. Besides, if you never open your heart, Jules,