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.

her gaze drift to the box again. She reached for the coffee pot and refilled

what’s inside

right away. Instead, he simply held her in a steady

“Corrine.”

She instinctively turned toward

usual gentleness in

time to go. If there was anyone she cherished most in this

a thin line as her hands curled into fists

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮: gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫸ⅽ𝗼𝗺

a brief pause, she took a steadying breath and forced a faint

“I understand, Grandpa.”

box and see what’s inside?” Carl asked, taking a slow sip of his coffee, his

jade pendant, isn’t it?”

left her mouth, she tensed, instantly

could keep her connection

unreadable crossed his

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