The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 408:

“Have you been investigating her without her knowing?”

“I wouldn’t dare,” Nate responded.

Evelyn studied him closely, her gaze sharp, as if trying to gauge the sincerity behind his words.

Nate gave a soft, resigned chuckle.

“You don’t trust me, Grandma?”

“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” Evelyn murmured, almost to herself, her voice tinged with irony.

“After all, you were raised by that old jerk.”

At the mention of his grandfather, Nate sighed, his expression softening.

Grandpa’s advice about severing emotional ties, but I

smile curled at the corners

not against this marriage

intended to break the engagement, but now, with Corrine revealed as Carl’s granddaughter, the situation had shifted, and everything seemed

a great-grandchild by next year?” Evelyn suddenly

took a deliberate sip of his coffee, exhaling softly as

“I’m afraid not.”

Evelyn’s expression tightened, her

not…

about Nate’s condition but hadn’t given them much weight. She had consulted his personal doctor,

Nate and Corrine had been together without any

caught mid-sip, choked and coughed violently, clearing his throat before

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as a man, I have to be responsible. If she’s with me, shouldn’t I first make

correct,” Evelyn replied, her voice brightening as she set

have someone pick a favorable date next month for your