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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.

study on the second floor of the Leach manor, Oliver, deep in thought, sat by the large windows, a thermos in his lap Lionel, the family butler, stood by, a

back then? Amelia always accused me of not fulfilling my role

other choices back then. Ms. Garcia's infrequent presence left Mr.

his voice trailing off

quiet was interrupted by a soft knock

see Cherise standing there. "Ms. Leach,

nodded as she

been waiting for you since dawn,"

his wheelchair, lost in thought by

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

his leg he asked cautiously, "Grandpa, can I take a look at

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

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he explained, a-suake of his

pulled up his pant leg exposing a leg that was pale and thin-unexpected on someone

his ankle. "Does this hurt?" she

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