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."

time she had ever observed a woman in her grandson's

contain her delight.

Corrine responded with graceful

weathered palms, stroking it with maternal affection. "Oh, what a lovely girl you are. The more I look at

flustered by the unexpected warmth, Corrine maintained

"The sunshine is pleasant today, but the breeze

in astonishment. Could this attentive, considerate

grandson?

of wisdom allowed her to read

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

woman.

wasn't as emotionally distant as she had

gaze softened with affection as she turned back to Corrine. "Tell me, young lady, how long have

each other?"

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

of a chance encounter, Evelyn's shrewd eyes flickered

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

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