The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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."

the first time she had ever observed a woman in her grandson's

contain her delight.

responded

deepened as she clasped Corrine's hand between her weathered palms, stroking it with maternal affection. "Oh, what a lovely girl you are. The more I look at you, the

flustered by the unexpected warmth, Corrine

her discomfort, smoothly intervened by adjusting Evelyn's blanket, creating a subtle buffer. "The sunshine is pleasant today,

in astonishment. Could this attentive, considerate man truly be

grandson?

of wisdom allowed her to read between the lines of his

she recognized her grandson's protective

woman.

emotionally distant

back to Corrine. "Tell me, young lady, how long

each other?"

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

flickered toward Nate, noting how his expression subtly challenged that

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