Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

My Billionaire Family 321

Chapter 321

On the same day, at the Hawkins family residence, the atmosphere was starkly different from that of Saphira's. While Saphira felt relaxed, the air here was heavy with tension. Garrick had barely slept the night before, tossing and turning in confusion, wondering where things had gone wrong.

As he watched the servants busily loading gift boxes into the carriage, he rubbed his throbbing temples.

After a long pause, he exhaled deeply and asked, "Is everything ready? It's been years since I last visited Hamolica, and I can't afford to look cheap with my gifts."

One of the servants answered, "Sir, everything is prepared."

Garrick nodded with a simple, "Mm," signaling that it was time to leave.

The trip from Betrico to Hamolica wasn't about three hours-but it didn't took a toll on Garrick. At his age, traveling was tiring, but he was used to a physically demanding life.

When the carriage finally stopped, Garrick peered out the window at the peaceful Muller residence outside.

and quickly

small mountain of presents had piled

came outside to see what was going on. At

the park after a game of chess. "Master," a servant

got so caught up in the game that I played a few extra rounds. But, nothing compares to the joy of playing chess with

sure who Cherise was. As

an understanding older man, didn't mind

who it is." "Really?" Rayburn asked, turning to look. As he focused, he slowly started to recognize the person. "Garrick?" Garrick's servants had finished unloading all the gifts, even bringing a small cart filled with more presents. Garrick led the way, walking with a sense of urgency, with two servants pushing the gifts closely

door, Rayburn appeared at the entrance. "Ah! Isn't that my brother-in-law? It's been a long time since I've seen you," Garrick greeted Rayburn, trying

their shared age and frailty, he forced a polite smile. "Garrick. I almost didn't recognize you. Are all these gifts for your sister?" Garrick nodded, "Yes, it's been too long since I visited her. I thought I'd bring her some gifts, of course, including something for

exercise and I'm a bit... ripe. I wouldn't want to interrupt your reunion with your sister." Without waiting

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understood perfectly. Rayburn had never liked him, even when they were younger. If it weren't for the events