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.”

Corrine’s hand with a gentle yet confident touch,

notice the slight hollowness in Corrine’s face, and her brow furrowed,

lost quite a bit of weight. Has Nate not been taking

flushing a shade of red

seriousness as she continued, “And I expect your belly to look

a loss for words, caught off guard by

stepped forward, his arms sliding around her in a protective

come to those who wait, Grandma,” he teased

blinked, her mind

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

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intervened, saying, “Mr. Hopkins,

Corrine agreed, smiling as she gently supported

Evelyn called, patting the seat beside her with a warm, inviting

when Nate, with a soft touch to her arm, gently guided