The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 10

Chapter 10 A Night Of

Shame

Nate caught Evelyn's gaze, noting the playful glimmer dancing in his

grandmother's eyes. A soft smile tugged at his lips. "Grandma, thank you for what you've done for me today."

"Oh, stop it!" Evelyn waved him off with mock annoyance, her expression shifting into a self-assured grin. "Don't mistake this for mere kindness-I'm simply impatient to welcome a great-grandchild into our family."

Nate lowered his head, masking the weight of sincerity in his eyes. "Grandma, consider it settled then. She's destined to be your granddaughter-in-law. There's no turning back from this path now."

"My judgment has never steered me wrong," Evelyn declared with unwavering confidence. “Though I must say, you have your work cut out for you. That young woman seems remarkably unimpressed by your charms."

This observation struck at the heart of Nate's frustration.

Throughout his life, his status and accomplishments had drawn countless women to his side.

her indifference challenging everything he thought

met his grandmother's knowing gaze. "Perhaps you could share some

demonstrate thoughtfulness. Above

the cle

escaped Nate's lips. "She hasn't even

to me," Evelyn mused, picturing Corrine's gentle demeanor. Warmth suffused

"To show some initiative,

path back to her hospital room was unexpectedly blocked by Rita,

proven quite disappointing. I thought you'd finally accepted reality and withdrawn gracefully, yet here you are, still clinging to my brother. Do you honestly believe that playing the pitiful patient will change his mind? Save yourself the embarrassment. A

Ice crystallized in Corrine's voice, fury igniting

to Corrine's usual docility, faltered momentarily before the intensity of her anger.

truth? You ended things with my brother only to get involved with

should we

her words, Rita's arrogance swelled. "Don't think I'm ignorant of why

Bruce shared everything!"

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