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.

ma'am,” Corrine responded with

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

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

in astonishment. Could this attentive, considerate man truly be her

grandson?

her to read

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

woman.

as emotionally

she turned back to Corrine.

each other?"

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

encounter, Evelyn's shrewd eyes flickered toward Nate, noting how

a theatrical display of loneliness. "Would you consider visiting me sometime? This busy grandson of mine barely spares

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