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.

natural for elders to desire a big

a pretext to have a

returned to the living room. To her surprise, Nate wasn’t

Corrine’s searching look

take a phone call,” she said,

me over

nod and took a seat beside

clasped Corrine’s hand, comforting her with a gentle

being around

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

was the one

lno ve ls . com is where the magic

sometimes wished their paths had crossed

him around

you trouble, come straight to me. I’m here for you,

felt a surge of warmth

that affection wasn’t limited by

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