The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 28

Chapter 28 No Ordinary

Woman

Corrine set her fork down gently and said to Evelyn with a polite smile, "I'm currently staying with my grandfather."

"I see. Evelyn nodded, her expression softening with understanding, though a fleeting glimmer of disappointment crossed her features..

She had hoped that by inviting Corrine to stay with her, there might be an opportunity for Nate and Corrine to

grow closer. But with Corrine living with her grandfather, that plan seemed out of reach-for now.

After dinner, Nate led Matias to the study to wrap up some work. When he emerged later, the quiet scene in

the living room caught him off guard.

Corrine was seated next to Evelyn, her posture poised yet relaxed. She listened intently, her smile warm and engaging, as Evelyn spoke. The soft glow from the living room lamp illuminated her features, lending her an almost ethereal presence.

all in. It was a simple moment,

of warmth, of

reverie. She waved him over with a faint smile. "Now that

work, why don't you take Corrine for a walk around?

shifting to Corrine,

gracefully, offering Evelyn a soft smile.

a wistful sigh escaping her lips. "I

smiled knowingly. "With Mr. Hopkins'

to resist

brow arched subtly, her lips curving into a meaningful smile. "And where exactly

no ordinary woman. Every gesture, every word, spoke of an impeccable

her heart would take more than just charm-it

drizzle, the kind that painted

night air, reaching out her hand to feel

his pocket, his eyes fixed on her with an unreadable expression. A slight smile tugged at his lips. "How about some coffee?" he asked, his tone casual, but his

eyes met his, and for

exhaled, regaining her composure. A soft smile played