The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 884:

Just then, Tanya came into view. She gave Evelyn a small nod before speaking to Corrine. “Miss Holland, I walked past your room earlier, and your phone was ringing off the hook.”

“Got it,” Corrine said. She turned toward Evelyn. “Evelyn, I’ll go see who it is, and then I’ll come right back to chat with you.”

Evelyn’s smile remained gentle. “Go on, dear.”

As Corrine disappeared down the hall, Evelyn’s smile faded just a touch. She shifted her gaze to Nate, her expression sharpening. “Don’t you think you’re pushing things a little too fast?”

Nate handed her a cup of coffee, one brow lifting slightly. “I’d love to know what I did this time to end up in the hot seat.”

I’m talking about,” Evelyn replied sharply. She took the cup from him but set it aside without taking a sip. The warmth she usually showed

voice carried clear disappointment, but Nate

swear, Corrine

him. “Save your promises. I’m not the one you owe anything to—Corrine’s the one

given up on me entirely. All you seem to care

care about her. She’s a kind, considerate girl,” Evelyn said, her affection for Corrine shining through every word. “If I hadn’t been thinking ahead, you probably never would’ve found someone half as perfect to

as his gaze settled on her. “Now that we’re on the subject—mind telling me how this marriage

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She took a slow sip, her face betraying nothing. “Why

leaned back slightly, a faint but deliberate smile on his lips. “It’s my life we’re talking about. Don’t I deserve to know the whole story? I’m not some clueless