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.

reflection, he stepped out and quickly

small mountain of presents had piled up at the

of the people inside, who came outside to see what was going on. At first, they saw the commotion but couldn't quite

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

in the game that I played a few extra rounds. But, nothing compares

sure who Cherise was. As Rayburn started to head into the house,

understanding older man, didn't mind the interruption. "What is

seems familiar, but I can't remember 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

as they reached the 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,"

some unpleasant memories of the past. Still, noticing 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

need for gifts; we got everything we need. Oh, and I almost forgot! I just returned from my exercise and I'm a bit... ripe. I wouldn't want to interrupt your reunion

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