The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1158:

She understood Nate’s indifference to defamation, yet it pained her to see him bear it.

In the past, he had no choice, but now, with her by his side, how could she allow him to suffer so?

Just then, Mandy stepped into the room from outside.

Though Nate had departed, a palpable tension lingered in the air.

“Miss Holland,” Mandy greeted.

Corrine turned to face her.

Mandy extended a small porcelain bottle toward her. “This healing ointment is excellent for bruises,” she said.

“Who sent it?” Corrine’s eyebrow arched.

Mandy began to respond, but then paused, recalling Nate’s instructions.

Noticing her hesitation, Corrine surmised the sender’s identity.

Realizing it was from Nate, she accepted the bottle without further question.

Why suffer physically on top of everything else?

“Where did he go?” Corrine asked nonchalantly.

Mandy responded promptly, “He has left and won’t be back for some time.”

Corrine paused mid-application of the ointment. “Won’t be back for some time?” she repeated, a hint of concern in her tone.

Mandy nodded, avoiding eye contact.

Corrine frowned as her thoughts raced.

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She took a deep breath and set aside the cotton swab. “Then we shall leave as well,” she said.

“But there’s a family banquet later,” Mandy interjected. “Mr. Ralph Hopkins specifically requested your presence.”

Reading the concern on Corrine’s face, Mandy quickly added, “Nate just stepped out temporarily. He might return for the banquet. He’d be worried if you weren’t there.”

Corrine’s mood lightened slightly. “Alright,” she agreed.

Mandy exhaled quietly in relief.

The couple’s romantic quarrels left their staff in awkward positions. They were employed to manage affairs, but now they were forced to mediate personal conflicts as well.

A moment later, Corrine stood to leave.

Mandy snapped to attention. “Miss Holland, are you going out?” she asked.

“I need some fresh air,” Corrine responded. “Is there anywhere interesting nearby?”

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