Chapter 411:

Later in the dining room, Evelyn signaled Penny to serve Corrine a bowl of soup.

“Dear, try this cold melon soup. It’s a summer favorite here.”

“Thank you.” Corrine accepted the bowl with both hands and took a delicate sip, the coolness of the soup spreading across her tongue.

Her every movement carried an effortless grace, a quiet elegance that couldn’t be taught.

Evelyn studied her carefully.

“What do you think? Do you like it?”

“It’s not bad,” Corrine replied, setting the spoon down.

“This soup is a staple in nearly every home on the Independent Continent. Most outsiders struggle with the taste, but if you like it, well… perhaps it means this place is more connected to you than you realize.”

flickered with curiosity at

Evelyn rose from her seat,

Evelyn walk away until she was out of sight, her

the food not to your taste?” Nate

Nate still held her hand. After a pause, she bit her lip before murmuring, “Did you notice anything… strange about what Evelyn said today? It felt like she was trying to tell me

lips curved slightly as he guided her toward his

she’s just eager for you to

that all?” Corrine mused under her

the caller ID

their calls had been

forgave them, but because she refused to act as if she had something to hide. Blocking them would

yourself in

in her voice, she

she stepped away. Then, almost

standing at the window, silently watching Corrine. Evelyn’s gaze followed Corrine’s retreating figure, and a

not recognize her? How

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