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

conviction. In truth, he had felt a

When

"The sooner we can do this,

understanding

waiting for them. After a brief chat,

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

responded quickly. [That works for

The grand ball was crowded

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

as Andy entered, Oliver inquired swiftly. "Andy, have

cozy

Her

Who knows what kind of dump she's staying in? What will people say?

concem chimed in "Grandpa, Cherise is still adjusting to the city life. She might be easily swayed by the first wealthy

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

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 Andy,

Cherise, who had upended her status

"Andy, Shirley is genuinely worried about Cherise. She's new to

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