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Cherise's adeptness at medical treatment left Oliver and Lionel in awe; it was more than they'd bargained for.

"Lionel, can we keep this under wraps until Grandpa's back to normal?" Cherise requested, her hands deftly stowing her acupuncture gear. Oliver and Lionel exchanged knowing nods.

"Cherise, you really think I can bounce back?" Oliver asked, his wice tinged with skepticism.

"Positively. I'll give you acupuncture once a week. Five sessions, and you'll be as good as new, Cherise promised, her assurance palpable.

"You're incredible, Oliver said, a pang of guilt stabbing him as he acknowledged Cherise's exceptional abilities.

After a pause, he ventured, "Cherise, what about your engagement to Jeffrey?

Cherise let out a gentle high, "Grandpa I choose my own partner. I'll handle ending the engagement. If Shirley wants him. she's welcome to him. In Cherise's view, a man who'd prefer Shirley over her couldn't be that remarkable.

you think that way," Oliver agreed. Just then, Evelyn's abrupt knock and worried entrance cut their

short.

Oliver asked, a hint of annoyance in

turned to Cherise, her face etched with concern as she relayed, 'Cherise, someone

smile on her face as she thought about Morris. "Oh, really?" she said, curious. Oliver was eager to see what was happening. 'Let's go see how things are," he suggested, already moving toward the door. The Leach Manor was a whirlwind of activity, with people bustling around like bees in a

chaise lounge, occasionally groaning and looking pained. Mandy sat beside

family physician, Darcy Hadid, with anxious questions. "Is Shirley going to be okay? Will she scar? She needs her hands for piano, and what about her legs? How will she wear dresses if it

his head, a bit amused at their alarm. "Ms. Leach's scrapes are superficial. They'll heal clean. Just a bit

the room, panting, with his mother, Jemma, on his heels. "Shirley, how are you doing? I'm so

what occurred? Your engagement is imminent; we

as she showed her scraped arms. "Jemma, Jeffrey, it's a disaster. I'm all bruised, but thankfully my face is unharmed, she cried, her tears flowing freely. "I can't imagine what would happen

me. I should just let her have Jeffrey Her voice cracked, and she looked utterly miserable, tears falling freely. Mandy, seeing the distress, spoke up, "Shirley's had a

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the family, noge of this would've

should be punished. Shirley and Jeffrey

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