The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1221:

“Really?” Corrine touched her face and quickly made up an excuse. “Maybe it was just the change in weather there. I wasn’t used to it.”

She certainly couldn’t mention the sleepless nights she had endured.

Carl let out a long sigh. “Corrine, it’s not that I want to lecture you, but why do you push yourself so much? The company does just fine without you at the helm. Why not take it easy and spend more time with me? The Ford family has more than enough money to take care of you.”

“Grandpa, working hard isn’t just about making money.” Corrine hooked her arm through his and rested her head on his shoulder. “Everyone has their own responsibilities and goals. Even if I didn’t work, I’d still find ways to make my life meaningful. Earning money is just one way to do that.”

Carl gave a soft laugh. “You always have a reason for everything.”

They sat together on the wicker chair, watching the sun dip below the horizon.

in the evening, Jayden’s family and Waldo returned for

onto Corrine’s plate. “Hurry up and eat. When you’re done, I’ll take you out

you ever think about!” Chelsea kicked Jules under the table, her eyes warning him. “Corrine’s been working non-stop. Instead of letting her rest, you want to drag her out? It’s late,

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bowl of soup. “Here, try this. I’ve been simmering it for hours with all sorts of

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on her face.

and Jayden exchanged a brief,

an eyebrow and asked, “Why? Are