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."

ever observed a woman

contain her delight.

ma'am,” Corrine responded with graceful

smile 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 more charmed

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

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

Could this attentive, considerate man

grandson?

allowed her to read between the

her lips as she recognized

woman.

wasn't as emotionally distant as

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

each other?"

thoughts. "Oh, ma'am, there's been a misunderstanding. We

eyes flickered

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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