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“And the favor I mentioned?” Nate asked.

“Hmm?”

“When you’re in Nelting, watch over Corrine for me.”

A smirk tugged at the corner of Franco’s mouth. “Still worried about her, huh?”

“She needs someone to look out for her,” Nate replied without blinking.

“Understood.” Franco chuckled, shaking his head.

Love has a way of bending even the strongest wills.

The weekend rolled in before anyone could catch their breath.

With the whirlwind of the week behind her, Corrine finally managed to carve out some downtime and took Nate along for a visit to Fragrance Garden to see Evelyn.

Upon their arrival, Evelyn’s face lit up with a radiant smile, and she immediately set about ensuring the kitchen staff prepared Corrine’s preferred meals.

“There’s really no need for any fuss, Evelyn,” Corrine said.

“Nonsense,” Evelyn insisted, holding Corrine’s hand with tender affection. “When you’re here, you must feel cherished. You’re a treasure to us all, and we must treat you as such. I won’t allow anyone to make you suffer.”

Corrine’s smile grew at her words.

Sitting next to her, Nate quirked an eyebrow and casually inquired, “Grandma, are you implying someone is making Corrine suffer? Who might that be?”

Evelyn’s reply was swift and sure. “Anyone who might not like hearing it.”

“Perhaps I should limit your interactions with Corrine,” Nate said,ughing lightly, offering Corrine a peeled apple. “You’re likely to conspire against me.”

Evelyn’s response was light but firm. “If you’re good to Corrine, nothing I say can sway her. But fail her, and she’ll find her way out without my prompting.”

At that, Nate found himself at a loss for words. It was clear the discussion wasn’t going to end in his favor.

During the meal, Corrine could tell something was weighing on Evelyn’s mind, although she seemed reluctant to share it. She wanted to discuss the hairpin adorned with ancient symbols but hesitated. Just as Corrine was about to broach the topic, Evelyn suddenly said, “Now that you’re engaged, one of my dreams has been realized. I’ve been away too long; it’s time I returned home for a while.”

“You’re leaving?” Corrine’s surprise was evident as she met Evelyn’s nod.

“Yes, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been home. Who knows what state the house is in? I need to get it in order before your wedding.”

Nate looked down, concealing the sharp glint in his eyes.

“Even though I’ll be returning home, you shoulde visit me on the Independent Continent if you miss me,” Evelyn continued, squeezing Corrine’s hand gently, her eyes reflecting a touch of sorrow. “I took to you the moment we met, and parting now does indeed feel hard.”

With a reassuring smile, Corrine set her fork aside and grasped Evelyn’s hand warmly. “Think of this as just setting the stage for an even happier gathering next time, okay?”fn1656 Th?s chapter is updated by find?novel/fn1656

When they would meet again, Corrine would not only carry the title of heiress to Lyhaton’s wealthiest family but also as the revered matriarch of the Hopkins family, and, most importantly, as Nate’s lifelong partner.

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