Chapter 612:

Corrine froze, her gaze instinctively shifting to the board. It was as she feared—her pieces were scattered carelessly, the game lost long ago. She had been playing without any strategy, simply moving the pieces in a daze.

Corrine lowered her gaze, her voice soft as she said, “Grandpa, you’re just so good at this.”

Carl let out a gentle sigh, his voice tinged with quiet understanding.

“It’s clear your thoughts are elsewhere.”

For a fleeting moment, Corrine’s eyes shifted, but she kept her thoughts sealed behind a mask of composure.

Carl let out a light chuckle.

“If you’re preoccupied with other matters, you don’t need to stay here and entertain me.”

“Then I’ll take my leave,” Corrine replied, her tone polite yet distant. Carl waved her off nonchalantly, picking up his cup, his fingers tracing its edge as his gaze followed her retreating form. The smile on his lips slowly faded, replaced by quiet contemplation.

her, can you?” Leland

Leland,

“How could I?”

Kiley, both in temperament and spirit. The bond between Corrine and him ran deep,

com brings magic to

Leland smiled faintly.

between grandparents and their grandchildren. You’ve always

of years pressing on

Maybe it’s destiny,” he murmured, rising from his seat. His steps carried him toward

his face clouded

The wind’s

smile lingered, but there was a sharpness to his gaze

“Yes, change is coming.”

and worry. She stepped into the elevator, her phone buzzing in her pocket. It was

leave for something. See you

fingers moved swiftly over the screen as she typed

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