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.

stood at the staircase, taking it all in. It was a simple

sense of warmth,

his reverie. She waved him over with a

for a walk around? I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'll

gaze shifting to Corrine, silently asking

rose gracefully, offering Evelyn a soft smile.

affectionate, a wistful sigh escaping her lips. "I

knowingly. "With Mr. Hopkins' charm

be able to resist for

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

no ordinary woman. Every gesture, every word,

take more than just

softened into a gentle drizzle, the

cool night air, reaching out her hand to feel the raindrops land softly

expression. A slight smile tugged at his lips. "How about some coffee?"

the unexpected invitation. Her eyes met his, and for a brief

as exhaled, regaining her composure. A soft