The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 33

Chapter 33 Keep Her

Emotions Guarded

"How's your hand feeling now?" Evelyn asked gently, pausing to sip her coffee delicately.

Corrine, a bit embarrassed, subtly hid her hand and offered a timid smile. "Oh, it's really just a tiny scratch. Thank you for caring."

“Nate had Matias rush to get some ointment last night. I hardly slept, worrying it was more severe," Evelyn said, placing her cup down with a smile that hinted at more. "It's the first time I've seen Nate so concerned about anyone in many years."

Indeed, it had been ages since Nate had displayed such heartfelt concern.

Upon hearing Evelyn's words, Corrine looked down, her fingers tightening slightly and her lashes fluttering. revealing a surge of emotions.

When Nate came back to the living room, Corrine said she was ready to go.

Aware that Corrine was due at the hospital for her discharge. Evelyn didn't press her to stay longer but instead

urged Nate to ensure Corrine was well cared for.

with one hand,

have something on my face?" Corrine couldn't ignore Nate's

"You look really good in that

arched an eyebrow, pausing

who picked out

morning, after freshening up, she had discovered new clothes on her bed and had dressed without

by Evelyn, but it was

suggesting that Nate either had a knack for this or he did it

questioning look in Corrine's eyes, Nate's eyes twinkled with amusement. "The tags made it

choose the right

accepted his

even selected her

cheeks

run into any trouble with your resignation from Ashton Group, just let me

surprised. She hadn't thought he'd recall her discussion with Evelyn

they arrived at the hospital, Corrine reached for the door handle, but Nate caught her

finding

apply the ointment regularly," Nate reminded, his grasp