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.

I'm back, Cherise whispered,

with emotion, could only manage a nod as tears flowed freely down

had given her during childhood

a missing leg, and the loss

flashed in her eyes,

so busy with Shirley's piano practice for her big

shifted to Mandy as she walked in with Shirley, one loaded with

this Cherise?" Mandy questioned, scrutinizing Cherise's tall

them, leaving Mandy and Shirley

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 ruin that face; she

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Shirley's agitation, gently patted her hand to

family, having two such beautiful young ladies," Mandy said,