Chapter: 1460

What, then, had driven Corrine to pursue a relationship with him in the past?

After considerable reflection, he realized that a thoughtful, quiet discussion with Corrine was necessary.

He had steeled himself for the possibility that he might not encounter her today, yet there she was, unexpectedly before him, sparking a rush of excitement within him.

He moved closer, seeking any sign of feeling on Corrine's face, yet she looked back with a neutrality that suggested they were nothing more than strangers.

The starkness of this realization pained him.