The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 132

Chapter 132 Living Under

The Same Roof

"Would you like to talk about it?" Nate's voice was gentle, yet firm.

Before Corrine could answer, he added, "If you need to speak, I'm here to listen. If not, I won't push."

His words, soft as they were, carried an undeniable weight that seemed to reach into the deepest part of her soul.

Corrine's heart fluttered, a mixture of emotions rising within her, and she pressed her lips tight, trying to hold it all in.

After a moment of quiet reflection, she began, her voice barely above a whisper, "As far back as I can remember, my mother rarely smiled, except when I played the violin. This piece..." She paused, her fingers instinctively tracing the edge of her seat. "This was her favorite. Every time I played it, her gaze would soften, and a smile would appear as if it was the most natural thing in the world. Sometimes, she'd even join me on the piano. For years, I played it just to see that smile. Eventually, I couldn't tell if I truly loved the violin or if I was simply chasing after the happiness in her eyes. After she passed away, I stayed away from it for a long time. It wasn't until I started living in the Ford estate that my grandfather insisted I take up various arts, saying that as a Ford, I had to be skilled in everything to represent the family properly. And so, I picked up the violin again."

Nate's fingers gently wrapped around hers, his touch warm and reassuring. "We should play a duet sometime."

"You play the piano?" Corrine's eyes widened in surprise, her voice faltering slightly.

settled, she realized it

"I know a lot of things. I'll let you discover them, one piece at

the car reached the gates of

her surprise

slowly

simple, but the underlying authority

concern for her safety was evident, and in that moment, Corrine knew she had

me, aren't you?" Corrine flashed him a playful grin. "Mr. Hopkins, you have a knack for flattering yourself. You might

door and stepped out

hand with a cheeky smile. "Why bother with pride

wife?" Corrine's cheeks flushed with a mixture of surprise and embarrassment,

it's you," Nate answered, his

Corrine and paused, momentarily stunned, before offering a respectful nod.

a subtle nod in return, her gaze meeting Tanya's for a brief moment. She could

tugged her hand free and hurried ahead, eager to be the

room, she hung up her coat, stretched her shoulders and neck,

opened the wardrobe, she was taken aback to find it neatly stocked with clothes -each item still bearing its tags