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.

sighed, shaking

must you always be so stubborn? Just like your mother! I’m about to go under the knife, and what if something happens to me?

grip on

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Grandpa. The surgery will go

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 fear.

come out,” Corrine assured him, her

for a moment before drawing

I’m out,

“Okay.”

each passing second thick with tension. But when the doors finally

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

with a respectful

him to the ICU for 24-hour monitoring. Once his

you, Doctor,”