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."

a woman in her grandson's orbit, and

contain her delight.

ma'am,” Corrine responded with

weathered palms, stroking it with maternal affection. "Oh,

flustered by the unexpected warmth, Corrine maintained a

by adjusting Evelyn's blanket, creating a subtle buffer. "The sunshine is pleasant today, but the breeze carries a chill.

in astonishment. Could this attentive, considerate man truly be

grandson?

to read between the lines of

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

woman.

as emotionally

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

each other?"

realized the direction of Evelyn's thoughts. "Oh, ma'am, there's been a misunderstanding. We only just met

chance encounter, Evelyn's shrewd eyes flickered toward

continued, her gaze lowering in a theatrical display of loneliness. "Would

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