The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 100 Returning The

Bracelet

Hearing Tracy's invitation, Corrine paused, reflecting on the past.

Farris hosted a lavish birthday party every year for the past three years, and Corrine's absence was always noticeable.

The Ashtons worried about possible rumors regarding her background, so they kept

their distance.

Now, why would they suddenly extend an invitation for dinner?

Narrowing her eyes, she peered at Tracy with suspicion. "How thoughtful of you, Mrs. Ashton. But no, thanks."

Tracy noticed Corrine's cold and determined demeanor, a flicker of irritation crossing her face. "Even if you hold grievances against me, I'm trying to make amends. Can't you accept this gesture of goodwill?"

"Many in this world might talk about goodwill toward me, but the Ashton family is the last that should," Corrine said coldly, turning away.

The way she saw it, the Ashton family owed her far more than she ever owed them.

Her childhood, marked by hardship, made her skeptical of others' kindness, remembering each act, whether sincere or obligatory.

When the Ashtons faced adversity, Corrine had been the one to step up. However, her three years of unwavering support were trivialized, and her genuine affection for Bruce was dismissed as a desperate act of clinging to him.

Since she had cut ties with Bruce, any possibility of reconciliation with his family had been utterly dissolved.

Had Farris not reached out personally, she would never have considered revisiting the Ashton family home.

With no sentimental ties holding her back, Corrine walked toward Farris' favored spot

in the garden.

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Seeking peace over chaos, Farris often escaped to the quiet garden where he could relax in a wicker chair, listen to music, and enjoy his coffee.

As Corrine approached the small garden, she spotted Farris from a distance, seated in his usual spot, holding a birdcage and playing with his beloved pet parrot.

This parrot was a special gift from Corrine years ago, and Farris had cared for it ever since.

The parrot's vibrant feathers highlighted the careful attention it received.

"Miss Holland, you've arrived at last. Mr. Farris Ashton spent the morning speaking of nothing else," a maid said to Corrine, her face brightening with a smile.

Upon her arrival, Farris abandoned his birdcage and stood up, his hand waving in warm welcome. "Ah, you're here at last, my dear! I've been eagerly awaiting your visit."

A series of coughs escaped him as he gripped his fist gently.

"Are you alright?" Corrine asked.

"It's just an old problem," he said, calming her concern with a slight nod. "I know my own body. It's nothing serious, nothing that's going to take me anytime soon.

"Don't say such things, please!" Corrine's voice was sharp as she gave him a stern look. "It's your birthday; such words are unlucky."

Farris' laughter filled the room, and he touched her hand reassuringly, his smile dimming. "I've heard about what happened between you and Bruce. I'm not asking for forgiveness on anyone's behalf, just that you find it in you to move past it without too much burden."

Corrine returned his smile, touched by his concern.

"I had been wondering how to approach the subject, but you've made it easier by mentioning it," she said as she pulled a red box from her bag and opened it to reveal a jade bracelet with stunning clarity. "Since Bruce and I are no longer together, I think it's only right that this goes back to its original owner."

Farris' expression turned somber as he looked at the bracelet. Instead of happiness, a weight seemed to settle on his heart. He sighed deeply. "My dear, I've watched all you've done for the past three years. The Ashton family is in your debt, and Bruce even more so, a debt he can't ever repay. You should keep this bracelet. Consider it a token

from me, something to remember me by."noveldrama