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.

staircase, taking it all

sense of warmth, of family,

She waved him over

around? I'm feeling a bit

his gaze shifting to Corrine, silently asking if she

a soft smile. “Have

by side toward the door, Evelyn's smile grew more affectionate, a wistful sigh escaping her lips.

beside her, Penny smiled knowingly. "With Mr. Hopkins' charm and

be able to

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

experience told her that Corrine was no ordinary woman. Every

to be easy for Nate, Winning her heart would take more than just charm-it would

a gentle drizzle, the kind that painted the world

reaching out her hand to feel the raindrops

stood a few steps away, one hand in his pocket, his eyes fixed on her with an unreadable expression. A slight smile tugged at his lips. "How about some

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

her composure. A