Chapter 409:

At his words, Evelyn’s expression softened, her stance becoming more approving. Still, she couldn’t help but jab, “I thought you’d been poisoned by that old jerk all these years.”

Nate could only sigh in quiet resignation, offering no rebuttal.

Meanwhile, Corrine wandered through the garden, unaware of their conversation. She admired the flowers in bloom, noting they must have just been transplanted.

Their brief flowering periods meant they were frequently replaced.

Penny, who knew Corrine’s love for plants, eagerly brought them up.

Corrine nodded absentmindedly in response.

Noticing Corrine’s distant mood, Penny gently spoke.

“Miss Holland, please don’t take Mrs. Hopkins’ words to heart.”

“I understand,” Corrine murmured.

for elders to desire a big family, especially

some fabrics; though it was just a pretext to have a private conversation with Nate, she did mean to gift

returned to the living

Corrine’s searching

take a phone call,” she said,

me over

a nod and

clasped Corrine’s hand, comforting

being around that rascal

Corrine responded, “Actually, he’s quite the charmer.” To Corrine, spending time with

often thought Nate was

lno ve ls . com

wished their

to stick up for him around me.

come straight to me. I’m here for

surge of

knowing that affection wasn’t limited

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