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

My Billionaire Family 25

Chapter 25

Feeling the weight of concern and regret, Andy let out a sigh as he watched Cherise walk away, leaving a cold trail behind her. He turned and headed back to the Leach manor, his though heavy. Cherise strolled down the neighborhood path, her face a blank gate, her loneliness amplified by the deserted garden around

het.

It was summer, yet there was an unwelcome chill in the air.

As Cherise neared her building, she slowed her pace. There, she spotted Morris, poised on a stone bench, smoking with an air of nobility that effortlessly exuded grace.

sweater and black trousers gave off a casual yet sophisticated vibe. The light smoke around him seemed to amplify his frown, a clear sign of his unease

Upon hearing footsteps, Morris raised his head, his frown disappearing as he extinguished his cigarette and disposed of it in a nearby trash can. He strode towards Cherise, saying in greeting "You're back." Cherise, her bewilderment evident, questioned, "Morris, what brings you to my place!

I was unaware of your whereabouts or how to contact you, I found myself

starving, Morris remarked, steering the conversation in a new direction.

demeanor, he swiftly continued, "There's a charming little place around the comer where I frequent. They serve an exceptional beef stew.

the beef stew caused her stomach to growl, a stark reminder that she hadn't had much to eat at the Leach family's boisterous meal.

to his parked Maybach taking the driver's seat himself. Cherise

scent of tobacco

she turned to face him, she found his appealing features unexpectedly

your seatbelt," he

secure the seatbelt

way, he said, reestablishing

away from Glenshire Gardens and onto the

foul mood. Cherise, typically distant, appeared more somber than

a composition born from the depths of the composer's grief after war and the loss of his loved ones, a testament to the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. The music's rhythmic swells and poignant notes, conveying a spectrum of sorrow, desolation, and the promise of hope. seemed to connect with Cherise, softening the edges of her distress from the evening's

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