The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 67

Chapter 67 Make Her Heartbeat Erratic

Surprised for a moment, Corrine raised her eyes to meet Nate’s. A gentle smile slowly formed on her lips.

Nate had a knack for anticipating her needs, a quality that seemed almost mystic. On that fateful day, drenched from the rain after her breakup with Bruce, Nate had appeared with a coat, draping it over her shoulders as he said, “You need it more than I do.”

Now, another of his coats was a warm barrier against the cold.

The coat had a distinct, earthy scent that was unmistakably Nate’s, making Corrine’s heart race wildly.

She pulled the coat tighter around her, inhaling deeply, her senses tingling

with his scent.

“What cologne are you wearing, Nate?” she asked suddenly, instantly feeling the weight of her impulsive question.

She bit her tongue in regret, wondering what had possessed her to say something so random.

Amusement tinged Nate’s response, breaking through her internal scolding. “It’s custom–made. If you want, I’ll have Matias send some over tomorrow.”

Corrine averted her eyes and murmured, “No, it’s not right for me.”

“Why not try it before deciding it’s not for you?” Nate replied, his smile deepening mysteriously. “To live truly is to pursue what your heart really wants. You eat when you’re hungry, right? Similarly, there’s no need to hide your feelings when you’re in love.”

Doubt flickered in Corrine’s eyes. “But how can we know these feelings. aren’t just a way to fill a void?”

Opting for silence, Nate pondered her question before replying, “Honestly, I’ve always seen your appearance in my life as an unexpected twist.”

“An unexpected twist?” Corrine’s voice carried a chill as she frowned.

Was she merely a disruption in his life? Was he playing games with her feelings? Or was he driven by a deeper yearning to conquer?

As she turned to walk away, Nate quickly followed, trying to keep up.

“Let me go!” Corrine protested fiercely.

Nate’s embrace was a mix of tenderness and insistence as he drew her closer. “Just listen to me first.”

“We have nothing left to discuss!” Corrine snapped back, her voice filled with anger.

She came as an unexpected twist in his life. But if that was true, what was the purpose of his recent pursuit? What were those dinners about? And the roses by her bedside, what were they supposed to mean?

“You were the last person I expected to meet, yet here you are. Falling for you was never in my plans, yet here I am, hopelessly drawn to you. To me, that’s what makes it an unexpected twist,” Nate explained, his tone soft.

“Your worries are clear to me, and I can feel the tenderness of your soul. Don’t feel pressured to reciprocate my feelings. I’m here, ready to wait as long as it takes for you to let me in. I know you’re the one I want by my side forever.” His voice grew softer, as calming as a gentle spring breeze. and as soothing as flowing water,

a Corrine’s heart into a flutter

once again.

Looking up, she saw Nate’s confident smile.

She hesitated, and then murmured with a soft tug, “It’s late. I should go