NovelsFreeThe Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 129
Chapter 129 Very Sweet
Just as Corrine felt herself losing balance, Nate materialized beside her, his steady arm catching her around the
waist.
"Are you okay?" Concern laced Nate's voice.
"I'm fine," Corrine assured him.
"Sorry, did my daughter bump into you?" The girl's father looked at Corrine apologetically.
Corrine shook her head, dismissing his worry.
The father's expression shifted as he turned to his daughter, crouching down to meet her eyes. "Didn't | tell you
not to run around when we're out? If this happens again, our outings will have to stop."
"Daddy, I'm sorry." The little girl's fingers found their way to her father's sleeve, her eyes swimming with tears.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Daddy, could | have a lollipop?"
The father's stern facade crumbled at his daughter's pleading. "Promiseyou won't run around anymore."
"Okay,” she whispered.
The moment the sweet treat touched her hands, she wrapped her arms around her father's neck, planting a
tender kiss on his cheek.
The scene stirred something deep within Corrine, casting a shadow across her usually bright eyes.
When she emerged from her reverie, she discovered Nate had vanished from her side.
Her eyes searched the crowd instinctively, finding him approaching with a lollipop in hand, his presence standing
out even among the sea of faces.
"Try it," he offered, having noticed her lingering gaze earlier.
Corrine accepted the treat after a moment's hesitation and tasted it, its sweetness melting on her tongue and
seeping into the corners of her heart.
"What crossed your mind earlier?" Nate inquired, having caught both the flash of sadness in her eyes and the
bittersweet smile that followed.
Corrine's grip tightened on the lollipop stick, her demeanor cooling. "Just remembering people and things that
shouldn't matter anymore."
"If they're not worth remembering, let them go." Nate enveloped her cold hand in his warm one. "Don't carry the
weight of others' mistakes."
A smile graced Corrine's lips, transforming her delicate features. "How can you certain the mistake wasn't mine?"
be so
"Your happiness matters more tothan assigning blame." His words rode the evening breeze to her ears,
stirring emotions she struggled to contain.
Corrine's gaze wavered as she exhaled softly. "My mother died when | was very young. When my father
remarried, | discovered | had a sister just three months younger than me. Everything seemed fine at first, but
then..."
Her body tensed, fingers curling into tight fists as she fought for composure.
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Her voice quivered despite her efforts. "When my maternal grandfather learned of my situation, he brought me
to live with the Fords, severing all contact with my father. Even though I tried to forget those people and
memories, they resurface without warning."
Nate listened intently, his dark eyes studying her pale features, noting her increasingly cold hand and trembling
voice.
The pain of her memories was evident-too raw to fully voice.
Feeling her tremors, he drew her into his embrace.
"I'm sorry | couldn't protect you then, but from now on, you won't face life's storms
alone."
Corrine's fingers clutched his suit jacket as her eyes widened slightly.
Then, slowly, a genuine smile bloomed on her lips.
At that moment, she had made her choice-to trust him with her future, hoping he
would remain by her side forever.
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