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 very first

a moment's pause, Cherise agreed. "Alright. When do you want me to see

his deep appreciation for Cherise. "The sooner we can do this, the better, he responded. "Tomorrow, then," Cherise confirmed, her

understanding

finished eating, they found Marie waiting for them. After a brief chat,

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, I'll

quickly. [That works for

soon as he arrived. The grand ball was crowded with

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

entered, Oliver inquired swiftly. "Andy, have you confirmed

cozy

all good. Her place is and secure, so no

spilled over, his voice filling the room. "What do you mean by 'safe'? Cherise is new to this life. Who knows what kind of dump she's staying in? What will people say? I

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

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

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

resented Cherise, who had upended her status as the family favorite upon

in to ease tensions, silently disapproving of Andy's actions. "Andy, Shirley is genuinely worried about Cherise.