The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 575:

“To my sons,” he said, locking eyes with Jayden and Waldo, “I have only one request. You must vow that no matter what happens in the future, no matter how dangerous the situation, you will protect Corrine at all costs. If it comes to it, you will risk your lives for her. Your mother is gone, and Corrine is her only daughter. She is family. She must always be safe.”

Jayden and Waldo exchanged a glance, both feeling a sense of resignation yet bound by the gravity of their father’s words. Under Carl’s unwavering gaze, they hesitated for only a moment before giving their solemn vow. Satisfied, Carl turned his attention to Corrine, beckoning her closer.

“Do you know what I want to say?”

Corrine lowered her gaze, concealing the turmoil swirling inside her.

“What is it, Grandpa?”

A knowing smile flickered across Carl’s face.

“So, you really don’t know? I’m about to go into surgery. Whether I make it through or not is up to fate, but there’s something I need you to promise me. From this day forward, I don’t want you anywhere near Nate. He is not the right man for you.”

Corrine’s lips parted, but no words came.

shaking

the knife, and what

grip on

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is no ‘what if,’ Grandpa.

as Carl Ford couldn’t fully mask his unease. The looming uncertainty of life and death clung to the air around him, and for a brief moment, his eyes betrayed his

we will be waiting for you to come out,” Corrine assured him, her voice firm, her

studied her for a moment

out, we

“Okay.”

tension. But when the doors finally swung open, the

out, his face pallid, his eyelids fluttering under the lingering effects of anesthesia. His

approached Corrine with

Holland, given your grandfather’s age, we will be moving him to the ICU for

you, Doctor,” Corrine