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, casting

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

Nate responded, "You

arched an eyebrow, pausing briefly.

picked out this

on her bed and had

by Evelyn, but it was

her perfectly, suggesting that Nate either had

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

choose the

accepted

the realization that Nate had even selected her

cheeks

into any trouble with your resignation from Ashton Group, just let me know," Nate

thought he'd recall her discussion with Evelyn With

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

pull back, but finding his grip

to apply the ointment regularly," Nate reminded,