The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 100

Chapter 100 Returning The

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Hearing Tracy's invitation, Corrine paused, reflecting on the past.

Farris hosted a lavish birthday party every year for the past three years, and Corrine's absence was always noticeable.

The Ashtons worried about possible rumors regarding her background, so they kept

their distance.

Now, why would they suddenly extend an invitation for dinner?

Narrowing her eyes, she peered at Tracy with suspicion. "How thoughtful of you, Mrs. Ashton. But no, thanks."

Tracy noticed Corrine's cold and determined demeanor, a flicker of irritation crossing her face. "Even if you hold grievances against me, I'm trying to make amends. Can't you accept this gesture of goodwill?"

world might talk about goodwill toward me, but the

she saw it, the Ashton family owed her far more than she

hardship, made her skeptical of others' kindness, remembering each

faced adversity, Corrine had been the one to step up. However, her three years of unwavering support were trivialized, and her genuine affection for Bruce was dismissed as a desperate

Bruce, any possibility of reconciliation with his

not reached out personally, she would never have considered revisiting the

sentimental ties holding her back, Corrine walked

in the garden.

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to the quiet garden where he could relax in a wicker chair, listen to music, and enjoy

seated in his usual spot, holding a

was a special gift from Corrine years ago, and Farris had cared for it

highlighted the

last. Mr. Farris Ashton spent the morning speaking of nothing else," a maid said

abandoned his birdcage and stood up, his hand waving in warm welcome. "Ah, you're here at last, my dear! I've been eagerly

series of coughs escaped him as