The Perfect Heiress’ Biggest Sin Novel

Chapter 13 The cold wind hit Joselyn the moment she stepped out of the airport with her suitcase behind her .

She instinctively shrank into herself and pulled her scarf tighter around her neck .

Winter in Airedale was bitterly cold .

Willesdens winters were chilly too , but it was a gentler kind of cold .

She lifted her head , scanning the crowd for a familiar face .

And then she saw him .

Jarrett stood not far away , dressed in a black overcoat that made his tall , lean frame look even sharper .

In his hands , he held a pink plush hand warmer an odd contrast to his usual cold and imposing demeanor .

A warmth bloomed in Joselyns chest at the sight of him .

She quickened her pace , closing the distance between them .

The moment Jarrett saw her , a faint smile graced his lips as he stepped forward to meet her .

She threw herself into his arms and said coyly , Jarrett , didnt I tell you not to come ? Its too cold .

Jarrett ruffled her hair before replying gently , I wanted to .

Joselyn didnt argue .

She just hugged him tighter .

She knew that Jarrett had always spoiled her .

No matter what she wanted , he would find a way to give it to her .

No matter how stubborn or unreasonable she was , hed never lost his temper with her .

Jarrett took her suitcase and led her toward the parking lot .

Once inside the car , he leaned over to fasten her seatbelt .

The space between them instantly shrank .

Joselyn caught the faint scent of woodsy cologne Jarretts signature scent .

She looked up , and in that brief moment , their eyes met .

Her breath hitched .

There was something in Jarretts gaze shed never seen before .

It wasnt the look of a brother doting on his sister .

It felt almost like love for the opposite gender .

The thought startled her .

Joselyn quickly lowered her head and scolded herself internally , Its just been too long since I last saw him .

Thats all .

Thats just the affectionate look of a brother .

But Jarrett didnt move away .

He brushed his fingers lightly against her cheek and asked in a low voice , Whats wrong ? Your face is red .

Are you cold ? Joselyn stammered , N No , Im fine .

Jarrett chuckled , then handed her the plush hand warmer .

Here .

Warm your hands .

She took it .

As her fingertips brushed against its heat , a gentle warmth spread through her heart as well .

Looking down at the fluffy pink design , she couldnt help but smile .

This doesnt seem like something youd buy .

He didnt answer .

He just smiled and started the car .

On the way , he asked her about her years in Airedale .

Joselyn answered his questions casually , one by one .

My college roommates were great , and my boss has been really nice .

I even choreographed a few dance routines .

Ill show you someday if I get the chance .

Jarrett nodded , then started probing .

What about your boyfriend ? How old is he ? What does he do ? How did you two meet ? And why did you break up ? Joselyn hesitated .

She hadnt expected him to ask so many questions .

She lowered her gaze , absentmindedly tracing patterns on the hand warmer .

You never asked about these things before , Jarrett .

Jarretts voice remained gentle , but there was an undeniable firmness in it .

When I did , did you ever tell me ? She fell silent .

She knew he was worried about her .

But she couldnt tell him about Evan .

She couldnt let him know about the ugly past shed left behind .

1 : was over .

She wouldnt let Jarrett worry about something that no longer mattered .

So she lied .

We met at a friends party .

Hes a … designer , and hes three years older than me .

At first , things were great .

He was sweet , always bringing me gifts and taking me out on dates .

Thats why I didnt come back for three years .

་ But after a while , we started seeing things differently .

He wanted to settle down early marriage , kids , a simple life .

But I wanted to focus on dancing for a few more years .

We argued a lot over it , and eventually , our feelings faded .

In the end , we realized we were better off apart , so we broke up on good terms .

Jarrett didnt say anything .

His gaze was thoughtful as he glanced at her through the rearview mirror .