The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 9

Chapter 9 Met His

Grandmother

Corrine turned to Nate with questioning eyes.

His features softened as he gazed at her, a gentle warmth touching his

expression. "Would you mind greeting my grandmother?"

The invitation carried a hint of hopefulness that caught Corrine off guard. Her gaze drifted to the elderly woman standing nearby, noting the eager anticipation in her expression. After a moment's consideration,

Corrine offered a subtle nod of acceptance.

Evelyn Hopkins' face illuminated with unbridled joy as she watched Nate and Corrine approach. Her hand lifted in an enthusiastic wave, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "My dear, I hope you'll forgive the sudden

invitation."

first time she had ever observed a woman in her grandson's orbit, and she could

contain her delight.

ma'am,” Corrine responded with

clasped Corrine's hand between her weathered palms, stroking it with maternal affection. "Oh, what

Corrine maintained a polite, if slightly

creating a subtle buffer. "The sunshine is pleasant today, but the breeze carries a chill. We must keep you warm,

Could this attentive, considerate man truly be her typically

grandson?

of wisdom allowed her to read between

lips as she recognized her

woman.

emotionally distant

with affection as she turned back to Corrine. "Tell

each other?"

Corrine as she realized the direction of Evelyn's thoughts. "Oh, ma'am, there's been a misunderstanding. We only

shrewd eyes flickered toward Nate, noting how his expression subtly

a theatrical display of loneliness. "Would you consider visiting me

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