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

Chapter 27

My Billionaire Family 27

Chapter 27

Cherise dug into her meal

with gusto, and Morris noticed her eyes light up when she sipped the orange juice he'd given her "This is fantastic, Morris," she exclaimed, her smile wide. I was feeling pretty low, but this meal has totally cheered me up." Morris grinned back at her. "Glad to hear it. If you ever need a I comfortable using his first name. It felt like a step forward in the

just give me a call," he said, pleased that she was friendship,

With a gentle nod, Cherise asked, "Is there something I can do for you in return? She seemed more willing to spend time with him, which was a good sign.

Morris's expression turned serious. "Actually, I need your help with my grandmother's illness," he admitted.

Morris's grandmother, his sole caregiver, had been confined to bed for two years, and even top doctors in Clusia were stumped.

Cherise caught a brief flash of vulnerability in Morris's gaze, and driven by sympathy or a need to comfort him, she was moved to offer her support.

Do you

trust me?" Cherise asked

with conviction. In truth, he had felt a sense

a moment's pause, Cherise agreed. "Alright. When

can do this, the better, he responded. "Tomorrow, then," Cherise confirmed, her eyes

shared a nod, understanding and agreement passing

waiting for them. After a brief

sky picture. Morris's profile was enigmatic, a dim image featuring just

quickly. [That works

ball was crowded with family At the Leach manor,

in his wheelchair, was in his usual place, with Evelyn, Sean, and Heather on the couch to his

"Andy, have you confirmed that Cherise

cozy

"Yeah, she's all good. Her place

mean by 'safe'? Cherise is new to this life. Who knows what kind of dump she's staying in? What will people say? I

chimed in "Grandpa, Cherise is still adjusting to the city life. She might be

"Shirley, drop the act. Cherise is doing just fine. Don't go spreading lies." His

her voice wavered. "Andy why are you speaking to me like this? I'm only looking for Cherise Why are you targeting me? You weren't always so harsh... She sobbed, her emotions spilling over. Shirley held back from challenging Andy, aware of his role as CEO and his substantial stake in the Leach Group,

privately resented Cherise, who had upended her status as the family

stepped in to ease tensions, silently disapproving of Andy's actions. "Andy, Shirley is genuinely worried about Cherise. She's new to this environment and likely not financially

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