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.

gaze drift to the box again. She reached for the

what’s inside really that

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

“Corrine.”

turned toward

rare intensity. The usual gentleness in his eyes was absent as

mother’s grave, hasn’t it? Find time to

lowered her gaze, her lips pressing into a thin line as her hands curled into fists on her

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pause, she took a steadying

“I understand, Grandpa.”

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

just some jade pendant, isn’t it?” Corrine replied without

words left her

had slipped—there was no way she could keep

didn’t press her. A flicker of something unreadable crossed his eyes. His voice carried

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