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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.

deep in thought, sat by the large windows, a thermos in his lap Lionel, the family butler,

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

other choices back then. Ms. Garcia's infrequent presence left Mr. Jacob Leach with a profound

off, his voice trailing off as he

was interrupted by a soft knock

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

nodded

you since dawn," Lionel

wheelchair, lost

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

the stool and sat beside him. Noticing his leg he asked cautiously, "Grandpa, can I take a look at your

a weary sigh, pointing to his leg. "Sure. It's an old war wound from a gout flare-up that took me down

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a-suake of his

up his pant leg exposing a leg that was pale and

his ankle.

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