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.

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

him-a sense of warmth, of

him over with a faint smile. "Now

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

his gaze shifting to Corrine, silently asking

a soft smile. “Have a good

side toward the door, Evelyn's smile grew more affectionate, a wistful sigh escaping her lips. "I hope Nate puts in the effort to win her heart,"

smiled knowingly. "With Mr. Hopkins' charm and character, I'm sure Miss

be able to resist

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

answer. Evelyn's years of experience told her that Corrine was no ordinary woman. Every gesture, every word, spoke of an

for Nate, Winning her heart would take more than just

gentle drizzle, the kind

reaching out her hand to feel

on her with an unreadable expression. A slight smile tugged at his lips. "How about some coffee?" he asked, his tone casual, but his

met his, and

regaining her composure. A soft smile