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."

had ever observed a woman in her grandson's orbit, and

contain her delight.

ma'am,” Corrine responded with

hand between her weathered palms, stroking it with maternal affection. "Oh, what a lovely girl you

Corrine

creating a subtle buffer. "The sunshine is pleasant today, but the breeze carries a chill. We

attentive, considerate man

grandson?

allowed her to read between the lines of

her lips as she recognized her grandson's

woman.

he wasn't as emotionally distant as

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

each other?"

the direction of Evelyn's thoughts. "Oh, ma'am, there's

eyes flickered toward

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

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