The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 163

Chapter 163 Do You Miss

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Corrine entered her grandfather's car.

She stole a glance at him, noting the slight sternness in his expression. She obediently greeted, "Good evening, Grandpa."

"Something so serious happened, and you didn't even think to call me?" Carl huffed, but despite his scolding tone, his eyes held an unmistakable glimmer of concern.

Corrine could tell he wasn't truly upset, so she flashed a bright, disarming smile. "I didn't want to worry you, Grandpa. Besides, look at me now-I'm perfectly fine."

As she spoke, she wrapped her arm around his and rested her head on his shoulder, her voice laced with playful affection. “Grandpa, don't be mad. I promise it won't happen again."

Carl looked down at his granddaughter snuggling up to him, and for a moment, it was as if he were seeing his beloved daughter instead.

His cloudy eyes softened, and he gently ran his fingers through her silky hair. "You really do take after your mother."

Corrine's smile faltered slightly.

It had been a long time since anyone had spoken of her mother.

avoided the topic,

truth of her absence.

miss her, Grandpa?" she asked softly, her fingers gently clasping

shook his head. "I've never felt like she's gone.

with me."

back at the

returned

in

hands resting on his cane, his gaze fixed

the wall.

setting sun, a lone deer standing at its entrance, as if silently guiding-or perhaps warning-those who dared

forward.

painting's beauty held a

the work of a renowned artist, but that of Kiley, the cherished daughter

‘spoke first. “I've erased everything to keep

of trouble."

the reporters?" Carl

his two sons and grandson. His voice

they were following Leah Burgess'

chair, setting his cane aside. He

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