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."

marked the first time she had ever observed a woman in her

contain her delight.

Corrine responded

maternal affection. "Oh, what a lovely girl you are. The more I look at you, the

flustered by the unexpected warmth, Corrine maintained

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

grandson?

to read

on her lips as she recognized her grandson's protective gesture toward

woman.

emotionally distant as she

turned back to Corrine. "Tell me, young

each other?"

thoughts. "Oh, ma'am, there's

of a chance encounter, Evelyn's shrewd eyes flickered

sight," Evelyn continued, her gaze lowering in a theatrical display of loneliness. "Would you consider visiting me sometime? This busy grandson of

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