Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

My Billionaire Family 21

Chapter 21

The Leach family buzzed with anticipation as Oliver called for everyone's attention in the living room. "Let's make Cherise feel welcome," he said, his voice warm and inviting

Yves, always eager to be the life of the party, spoke up first. "Hey,Cherise, it's Yves! We met in Yasvissa. You're even more beautiful up close," he said, blushing and scratching his head. Cherise offered a smile that could warm any heart, captivating everyone in the room for a moment.

Sean chuckled at Yves, "Easy now, you little rascal" Then, turning to Cherise, he asked, "Cherise, do you still remember me?"

Sean, once graceful, now limped. Cherise's brow creased as memories surfaced of him taking her to the amusement park and giving her presents when her parents were busy.

It had been ages since their last meeting, back when he didn't yet have a family of his own, and the fact that he was now missing a leg made the change quite shocking "Sean, it's been so long" Cherise said gently, her worry clear. "How are you coping?"

"I'm managing well, Cherise," Sean assured her, his pride evident. And let me introduce you to my wife, Heather, your aunt."

"Hello, Heather Cherise acknowledged Heather with a warm smile, noting the complementary grace between Heather's soft elegance and Sean's refined presence. "Cherise, you're even more glowing than Yves painted you to be Heather complimented, her respect evident. "You're truly stunning.

"Thank you, Heather, Cherise replied, then stepped over to hug Evelyn, who was standing nearby with tears welling up in her eyes.

Cherise whispered, her voice filled with

with emotion, could only manage a nod as tears flowed

care Evelyn had given her during childhood sicknesses, and she recognized who

family-her grandfather in a wheelchair, one uncle with a missing leg, and the loss of the other uncle- Cherise

firm resolve flashed in her eyes, unnoticed

by Mandy's shrill voice. "Cherise is here! I was so busy

Mandy as she walked in with Shirley,

Cherise?" Mandy questioned, scrutinizing Cherise's tall

them, leaving Mandy and

resentment, thinking, 'Claire's daughter takes after her, all sultry charm, and Cherise outshines her mother in that department Shirley, her hands balled into fists, was overflowing with jealous How can a girl from a tiny town look so gorgeous? One day. I'll

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will be envious of the Leach family, having two such beautiful young ladies," Mandy said, her grin as insincere at was broad. "Have we met before?" Cherise