Chapter 520:

Corrine’s attention drifted to the small box on the table.

Something about it seemed familiar. Then, recognition struck—Evelyn had given this very box to Nate when they left her home last time.

But what did it have to do with the Ford family?

As the thought crossed her mind, Nate spoke.

“Since it has already been presented, there’s no reason to take it back.”

With that, he straightened.

“I have other matters to tend to. If you’ll excuse me.”

“Take care, Mr. Hopkins,” Carl said, rising slightly in his seat as a courtesy. Once Nate was gone, he settled back down.

drift to the box again. She reached for the coffee

inside really

didn’t respond right away. Instead, he simply held her in

“Corrine.”

instinctively turned toward him, meeting his

gentleness in his eyes was absent as he regarded her

visited your mother’s grave, hasn’t it? Find time to go. If there was anyone she cherished most in this

lips pressing into a thin line as her hands curled into fists

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮: gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫸ⅽ𝗼𝗺

she took a steadying breath and forced a faint

“I understand, Grandpa.”

inside?” Carl asked, taking

isn’t

the words left her mouth, she tensed, instantly regretting

she could keep her connection to Nate a

unreadable crossed his eyes. His voice carried

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