NovelUpdateChapter 791: She refused to be the other woman.
Her mind was clear-Nate's past was his own, but she was his present and future.
Nate's eyes lingered on her, watching as she chewed on shrimp, cheeks puffed like a chipmunk. Unable to resist, he gently pinched her face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Hey..." Corrine shot him a glare, her eyes clear and annoyed, but undeniably amused.
"Why can't you be a little less sharp?" Nate teased, a playful glint in his eyes.
Corrine rubbed her face. "Too clever for my own good, huh?" After finishing their meal, they prepared to say their goodbyes to Evelyn.
However, Evelyn held Corrine's hand, her grip warm and persistent as she spoke.
"Corrine, don't let what Andromache said get under your skin," Evelyn reassured, her voice soft but steady. "I promise you, Nate has never had any other woman besides you." Then, Evelyn's tone shifted, and she chuckled. “You won't believe this, but I once suspected Nate might have sunspoken condition, and I had him checked out at the hospital." Corrine was left speechless, blinking in surprise. Evelyn really trusted her to share such... personal stories. "Don't worry," Evelyn continued, her smile growing wider. "As long as I'm around, no one will dare to bully you." She reached for a box from Penny and placed it into Corrine's hands.
"Here, take this." Corrine glanced at the box.
She didn't know what was inside, but the delicate craftsmanship suggested it wasn't just a trinket. She hesitated. "I can't accept this." Latest chapters in glнovels.co "Why not? You're Nate's girlfriend now," Evelyn insisted, gently pushing the box into Corrine's arms.
Corrine glanced at Nate, uncertainty flickering in her eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNate's lips curled into a reassuring smile. “If Grandma offers it, you should take it. She has more treasures than you could imagine." Reluctantly, Corrine accepted it and pressed her lips together. "Thank you."
Evelyn beamed, her smile radiant and full of warmth, like a blooming flower in the spring. "By accepting this gift, you're truly part of the family now. No turning back!" Corrine froze for a moment, feeling as if she had unwittingly made an unspoken promise.
They talked for a while longer, and it wasn't until eight in the evening, after Evelyn had taken her medicine, that Corrine and Nate finally said their goodbyes. As they left, Evelyn watched them go, a sigh escaping her lips. "I wonder how long I can protect her."
"Don't say that. You'll live a long, happy life; stop overthinking," Penny replied, tucking a blanket around Evelyn. "You know Nate's temperament. No matter what happens, Corrine is safe." The m- content is on novelenglish.net!
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