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Cherise was relieved to be free from Shirley's constant grumbling and found herself questioning Betricn University's admissions standards.

She thought Shirley's unrefined behavior seemed more fitting for the less polished circles back in Saphira and decided to discuss her concerns with Trent later.

As Cherise approached the west wing of Leach manor, Evelyn's face brightened at the sight of her. "Cherise, there you are!" she greeted, rushing to meet her. "I spotted you from the other side of the yard. Why didn't you let me know you were coming?" With a cheerful "Evelyn, Cherise closed the distance and linked arms with her aunt, sharing a warm smile.

"Yves was right." Evelyn complimented. "You're absolutely radiant, like a character from a fairy tale. Have you had breakfast yet?"

"I have" Cherise confirmed.

"Glad that you have," Evelyn remarked. "Today's meeting is about the Chambers engagement. It began as a pact between your mother and Mrs. Chambers, but with Jeffrey and Shirley's involvement, it's become unfair to you.

"In this day and age, we mustn't control marriages or tear apart a loving couple. Yet, in a family as extensive as ours. sometimes our options are limited," she concluded with a sigh.

Cherise paused, her expression calm and resolute as she spoke to Evelyn. "Evelyn, don't worry. I've got this. It's my life, my choice. Even Grandpa can't make that call for me." Evelyn took a moment to size up Cherise, noting the steely resolve that seemed to emanate from the young woman.

manor, Oliver, deep in thought, sat by

to Lionel. "You think I let them down back then? Amelia always accused me of

infrequent presence left Mr. Jacob Leach with a profound sense of loneliness. And without the Lewis family's

cut Lionel off, his voice trailing off

was interrupted by a soft knock on

the door to see Cherise standing there. "Ms. Leach, you're

smiled and nodded as

Leach has been waiting for you since dawn," Lionel mentioned, showing

lost in thought by the window. "Grandpa, I'm here,"

smiled. "Cherise, glad you're here. Come, sit down," he said, motioning

him. Noticing his leg he asked cautiously,

leg. "Sure. It's an old war wound from a gout flare-up that took me down

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explained, a-suake of his head showing his acceptance of

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