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

contain her delight.

Corrine responded

with maternal affection. "Oh, what a lovely girl you

warmth, Corrine maintained a polite,

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

arched in astonishment. Could this attentive, considerate

grandson?

wisdom allowed her to read between the lines of

played on her lips as she

woman.

as emotionally distant as she

back to Corrine. "Tell me, young

each other?"

Evelyn's thoughts. "Oh,

Evelyn's shrewd eyes flickered toward Nate,

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

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