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

the meal, Evelyn rose from her seat,

as well, watching Evelyn walk away until she was out of

to your taste?” Nate asked, his gaze settling on

distracted. Her eyes dropped to where 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

he

just eager for you

Corrine mused under

saw the caller ID flash with a familiar

calls had been

because she refused to act as

yourself in stories

voice, she said,

stepped away. Then, almost instinctively, his eyes drifted toward

window, silently watching Corrine. Evelyn’s gaze followed Corrine’s retreating figure, and

not recognize her? How could

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