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

him-a sense of warmth, of family, of

Evelyn called out, breaking his reverie. She waved him over with a faint smile. "Now that

a walk around?

to Corrine, silently asking if she

rose gracefully, offering Evelyn a soft

the door, Evelyn's smile grew more affectionate, a wistful sigh escaping her lips. "I hope Nate puts in the

Mr. Hopkins' charm and

be able to

into a meaningful smile. "And where exactly do you think Corrine

of experience told her that Corrine was no ordinary woman. Every gesture, every word, spoke of an

Nate, Winning her heart would take more than just charm-it would require sincerity, patience,

a gentle drizzle, the kind that painted the

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

in his pocket, his eyes fixed on her with an unreadable expression. A slight smile tugged at his lips. "How

eyes met his, and for

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