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."

observed a woman in her grandson's orbit, and she could

contain her delight.

responded with graceful

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

by the unexpected warmth, Corrine maintained a polite, if slightly awkward,

creating a subtle buffer. "The sunshine is pleasant today, but the

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

grandson?

her to read between the

on her lips as she recognized her grandson's

woman.

as emotionally distant as she had

with affection as she turned back to Corrine.

each other?"

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

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

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

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