The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 28

Chapter 28 No Ordinary

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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.

at the staircase, taking it all in. It

in him-a sense of warmth, of family, of

called out, breaking his reverie. She waved him over with

you take Corrine for a walk around? I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'll head

to Corrine, silently asking

offering Evelyn a soft

wistful sigh escaping her lips. "I hope Nate puts in the effort to win her heart," she

knowingly. "With Mr. Hopkins' charm and

be able to resist for

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

answer. Evelyn's years of experience told her that Corrine was no ordinary woman. Every gesture, every word, spoke of an impeccable upbringing and refinement that couldn't

would take more than

had softened into a gentle drizzle, the kind that painted the world in a

her hand to feel the raindrops

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 gaze

by the unexpected invitation. Her eyes met his, and

as exhaled, regaining her composure. A soft smile played on her lips. "Sure,"

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