My Billionaire Family 31

Chapter 31

The room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and Phoebe's voice rang out loud and clear.

Morris, a small smile playing on his lips, rubbed his forehead and spoke softly, "Grandma, you're awake. How are you? feeling?" Phoebe exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief, "Morris, is it really you? Am I still here?"

"Thanks to Cherise, you're still with us, Morris replied, gesturing towards Cherise.

Phoebe looked around, confused, and when she saw Cherise, her eyes lit up. "Did this angel pull me back from the edge?"

Cherise chuckled softly at Phoebe's words. "Hello, Mrs. Chivers. In Cherise. You're still with us. Rest a bit, and you'll be on your feet in no time, she said, smiling reassuringly

Though frail, Phoebe's voice was brimming with gratitude. "I can hardly express tny relief! Sweetheart, your healing touch a treasure. The man who captures your heart will be blessed indeed, she said, casting a playful glance towards Morris. Phoebe's affectionate "sweetheart" stirred up tender memories for Cherise, her eyes welling up as she recalled her late grandmother, the last one to use that term of endearment.

Morris, sensing the emotional shift, gently stepped in. "Rest easy Grandma. You've just regained consciousness, and you need your rest.

diverted the conversation away from Cherise's personal life, which seemed to unsettle him, while briefly glancing at Cherise to gauge her reaction. Cherise refocused, ensuring Phoebe was settled comfortably, and gave the nurse instructions

authoritative side emerged, his eyes

fell into step

commands, "I want the security tapes grandmother's room, and I want every staff member rounded

from

my

own with her grandmother, Cherise offered a subtle yet poignant show of support by gently tugging Morris's sleeve. Morris felt a light pull on his sleeve and looked down to see Cherise looking up at him. His face softened, and the tension seemed to ease. "I didn't mean

shaken by what he had just

me at the door. She smells like chemicals and meds-definitely not typical. And those substances are really risky, especially for

responded, catching on and quickly leaving

me, Morris said softly to

followed Morris as he led the

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