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.

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

him-a sense of

reverie. She waved him over with a faint

don't you take Corrine for a walk around? I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'll head to

gaze shifting to Corrine, silently asking

Evelyn a soft smile. “Have a

grew more affectionate, a wistful

"With Mr. Hopkins' charm and character,

to

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

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

would take more

the kind that painted the world in a silvery

her hand to feel

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

Her eyes met his, and for a brief moment, she forgot how to

exhaled, regaining her composure. A soft smile