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

contain her delight.

Corrine responded with

deepened as she clasped Corrine's hand between her weathered palms, stroking it with maternal affection. "Oh, what a lovely

by the unexpected warmth, Corrine

her discomfort, smoothly intervened by adjusting Evelyn's blanket, creating a subtle buffer. "The sunshine is pleasant today, but the breeze carries a chill. We must keep you

attentive, considerate

grandson?

of wisdom allowed her to

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

woman.

wasn't as emotionally distant

as she turned back to Corrine. "Tell me, young lady,

each other?"

realized the direction of Evelyn's thoughts. "Oh,

encounter, Evelyn's shrewd eyes flickered toward Nate, noting how his expression subtly challenged

my heart at first sight," Evelyn continued, her gaze lowering in a theatrical display of loneliness. "Would

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