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

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 of trust towards her from their

Cherise agreed. "Alright. When do you want

conveyed his deep appreciation for Cherise. "The sooner we can do this,

nod, understanding and

finished eating, they found Marie waiting for them. After a brief chat, Morris and Cherise left

Gardens, Morris connected with Cherise on WhatsApp, thinking it would be more convenient to discuss his grandmother's situation through messages Cherise's WhatsApp profile was as straightforward as she was-simply "Cherise" with a calming sky picture. Morris's profile was enigmatic, a dim image featuring just his name, "Morris" After arriving home, Cherise quickly messaged Dora on Whats App to bring some needles over the next day. Almost immediately, her phone vibrated with a message from Morris Morris: [Hey,

responded quickly. [That

main house as soon as he arrived. The grand ball was crowded with family At the Leach manor, Andy members, with

was in his usual place, with Evelyn, Sean, and Heather on the couch to his left. On the right. Jacob, Mandy,

entered, Oliver inquired swiftly. "Andy, have

cozy

she's all good. Her place is and secure,

is new to this life. Who knows what

city life. She might be easily swayed by

always Cherise's defender, snapped at Shirley. "Shirley, drop the act. Cherise is

brimmed with tears, and 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

upended her status as the family favorite upon her

stepped in to ease tensions, silently disapproving of Andy's actions. "Andy, Shirley is