NovelUpdateChapter 351: Corrine raised her eyes to find Nate's face mere inches from hers.
Their gazes intertwined unexpectedly, and she found herself drowning in the depths of his dark eyes, which blazed with an intensity that threatened to consher entirely.
Her eyelashes quivered with nervous energy as her heart contracted sweetly, thundering against her ribcage. The overwhelming sensations left her dizzy, her rationality dissolving in the intimate atmosphere. She yielded to his kiss like a drowning soul reaching for salvation.
Just before reason completely abandoned her, Nate drew back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCorrine inhaled deeply, color blooming across her cheeks.
His arms encircled her delicate waist as he gazed down at her with tender eyes, a subtle smile gracing his features.
"Babe, you're not quite ready yet," he murmured, his voice rich with allure.
His warm breath caressed her hair and whispered against her ear, causing her fingers to curl instinctively. Corrine tensed, catching her lower lip between her teeth.
"I'm sorry..." she breathed, her voice carrying a hint of roughness.
Though her feelings for Nate ran deep, complete trust eluded her, preventing her from surrendering fully to him. Even surrounded by his warmth, fear lingered. She dreaded loss, but the prospect of abandonment terrified her more.
Her childhood had been marked by too many departures, those closest to her leaving one by one, embedding a persistent wariness in her heart.
"I should be the one apologizing," Nate whispered, his fingers threading gently through her silken hair.
"I was too impatient." Corrine's eyes flickered uncertainly.
"You could have blamed me. It would only be fair to you..." "I won't." His response was steady, unwavering.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I know why you hesitate. I see the weight you carry, the walls you've built. And I don't expect you to let them down overnight." His thumb brushed against her cheek, his voice turning almost teasing.
"Winning your trust? That's my job, isn't it?" His eyes traced her features, and for a fleeting moment, the guarded look in hers softened. "Love is more than just words, Corrine." Her breath hitched. A wave of warmth spread through her chest, tangled with an ache she couldn't quite name. Guilt. Longing. Hope.
She wound her arms around his neck, seeking refuge in the crook of his shoulder, inhaling deeply the scent that brought her solace.
If only she had met him sooner...
As Matias collected the tiara's case, uct preparing to instruct his assistant to deliver it to Celtis Estate, Nate intervened.
"Send it to Platinum Apartments. The content is on novelenglish.net!
Understanding dawned in Matias' eyes. The content\isonnovelenglish.net! "Understood, Mr. Hopkins." Corrine's eyebrow arched playfully.
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