The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 856:

Carl’s cane, a symbol of his power, wasn’t just for show. It had real weight behind it. Even Waldo and Jayden couldn’t take a hit from it, let alone Corrine, who had always been sheltered.

Corrine waved him off. “Leland, I’m fine. You should go back to my grandfather.”

Leland, having known Corrine since she was little, knew better than to argue when she had made up her mind. He nodded, though reluctantly. But as he reached the door, he stopped. He turned around, paused, and then spoke slowly. “Miss Holland, don’t blame your grandfather. He cares about you, even if his way of showing it wasn’t the best.”

“I know,” Corrine said quietly.

Once Leland left, Corrine stood up and walked into the lounge. She rolled up her sleeve and saw a dark bruise spreading across her arm, a patchwork of pain. She furrowed her brows slightly.

In truth, Carl had held back. If he hadn’t, it wouldn’t have just been a bruise.

the news of what happened reached Jayden and Waldo. The two brothers arrived at Corrine’s

doing here?” Corrine asked,

if a layer of ice had settled on his face. “We heard Dad hit you. We came to see if you

asked, stepping forward and tugging

expression darkened instantly. He kicked Waldo hard

only then how out of line he had been. Corrine wasn’t a

he muttered, “I was

small, sky-blue bottle with intricate designs. “This is a special ointment. It’s great for bruises and

took the bottle, her fingers playing with it as a

the one Nate had given her. The only difference was a

upset your grandpa?” Waldo

giving her the best of everything. They had to settle for what

she could have said to make him