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.”

brighter, as she reached out to take Corrine’s hand with a gentle yet confident touch, her eyes

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

Has Nate not been taking

fault,” Corrine replied, her cheeks flushing a shade

shifted to mock seriousness as she continued, “And I

was at a loss for words,

his arms sliding around

things come to those who wait, Grandma,”

her mind swirling

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

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intervened, saying, “Mr. Hopkins, Miss Holland, perhaps we should

gently supported Evelyn, guiding

come sit by me,” Evelyn called, patting the seat beside her

arm, gently guided her back toward the adjacent sofa, settling her beside him