The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 406:

But Nate, sensing her hesitation, tightened his grip on her hand, his fingers locking with hers in a firm, commanding hold.

He leaned close, his breath warm against her ear, whispering, “The closer we appear, the happier Grandma will be.”

Corrine said nothing, her thoughts a mixture of discomfort and resignation. Evelyn’s face lit up with pure joy as she finally spoke.

“Corrine, I’ve missed you so much,” she exclaimed, her eyes shining with affection.

“Grandma,” Nate greeted softly, his voice a contrast to Evelyn’s exuberance.

But Evelyn seemed not to hear him at all.

Corrine pressed her lips together softly, offering a polite greeting.

“Nice to see you again, Mrs. Evelyn.”

Evelyn’s smile widened, glowing brighter, as she reached out to take Corrine’s hand with a gentle yet confident touch, her eyes assessing Corrine from

the slight hollowness in Corrine’s face, and her

of weight. Has Nate not been taking proper care of

fault,” Corrine replied, her cheeks flushing a shade of

mock seriousness as she continued, “And I

for words, caught

stepped forward, his arms sliding around her in a

to those who wait,

her mind swirling

really appropriate for them to be discussing the possibility of her pregnancy right

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“Mr. Hopkins, Miss Holland, perhaps

agreed, smiling as she gently supported Evelyn, guiding her inside the

the seat beside her with a warm, inviting

to comply when Nate, with a soft touch to her arm, gently guided her back toward the adjacent sofa, settling