Chapter 198
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 198<\/p>\n
Chapter 198<\/p>\n
Cherise walked toward the inner room, knocked twice on the door, and went in.<\/p>\n
The inner room was Gavino\u2019s bedroom, with a cozy and inviting atmosphere centered around a large mahogany bed.<\/p>\n
Gavino was sitting on the bed, facing away from the door.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Simpson, it\u2019s Cherise! I\u2019m coming in!\u201d Her voice was soft an gentle, like talking to a child.<\/p>\n
Though Gavino had his back to the door, he responded politely \u201cOh, sweet girl, you\u2019re here. I know you\u2019re talented and I\u2019m afraid of needles, though I look strong.\u201d<\/p>\n
As he spoke, his voice became softer and softer.<\/p>\n
Cherise chuckled softly. It was amusing that a man once so powerful in the business world had such an endearing side.<\/p>\n
She patiently explained, \u201cNo needles. Your leg issues are just normal calcium buildup from aging, along with poor blood flow from diabetes. Applying some pressure should work, absolutely no needles needed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gavino\u2019s spirits lifted. He tried to stand up but couldn\u2019t. \u201cWell, could you please assist me? I\u2019m turning 80 to a few days. I feel like I might not have much time left and want to hold a gathering to see my old friends\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded and walked over to him.<\/p>\n
Diabetes in middle\u2013aged and older people often resulted in complications. Even with her abilities, Cherise couldn\u2019t completely eradicate the disease; she could only slow it down, making sure its complications don\u2019t rapidly affect the whole body.<\/p>\n
When she approached Gavino, he was looking down at his slightly swollen feet.<\/p>\n
Seeing her, he said, \u201cSweet girl, take a look at my feet. Do you think they\u2019re getting worse?\u201d<\/p>\n
He sighed and lifted his head.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, Gavino stood up quickly, ignoring the pain. His jaw dropped, attempting to speak but unable to find the words. Tears welled up in his eyes. \u201cYou. You\u2026 You\u2019re Megan. Megan, why haven\u2019t you aged? You still look beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise raised her eyebrows. She thought, \u201cWhy did Mr. Simpson mistake me for someone else like Mr. Muller of Hamolica did?<\/p>\n
Truman and the other two standing behind were momentarily stunned. \u201cNo way, is Grandpa using the old mistaken identity trick to chat someone up at his age?\u201d<\/p>\n
Before Truman could finish speaking, he was silenced by a glare from George.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Simpson. I\u2019m sorry. Perhaps you\u2019ve got the wrong person. My name is Cherise, Cherise gently explained to the somewhat excited Gavino.<\/p>\n
Looking down at his feet, she gently supported him. \u201cPlease sit down first.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gavino focused on her, and after Cherise helped him into a seat, he finally calmed down and wiped the tears running down<\/p>\n
his face.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sorry. I did mistake you for someone else. Megan, she\u2019s been gone for a long time.\u201d Gavino shook his head and let out a sigh.<\/p>\n
Chapter 198<\/p>\n
Cherise squatted downt, pressed his foot, and frowned slightly<\/p>\n
His foot was in much worse condition than Truman had described. It definitely needed acupuncture to drain the built\u2013up fluids; otherwise, in less than six months, it could decay and potentially lead to amputation.<\/p>\n
After thinking for a few seconds, she looked up and said, \u201cMr. Simpson, do I resemble that Megan you mentioned so much?<\/p>\n
Gavino nodded. \u201cYes, like you, she was a very pretty young girl with pure and comforting eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cHmm, could you tell me more about Megan? I\u2019m curious about this girl who looks so much like me,\u201d Cherise asked, pretending to be curious.<\/p>\n
Gavino nodded, his thoughts drifting back to those years. \u201cMegan is the youngest girl in our group who goes abroad to study. She is as pretty and lively as you.<\/p>\n
\u201cMoreover, she is very talented and has good medical skills. She uses acupuncture to help people recover from illnesses.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce, she practiced on me, leaving me with needle marks all over my body, and ever since then, I have been scared of<\/p>\n
needles.<\/p>\n
\u201cI liked her, but it was just a simple, pure liking.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn her heart, she truly loved another buddy of mine from childhood, Tracey, and later, they ended up together.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey settled abroad, started a family, and even had a cute little boy.<\/p>\n
Later, because of family conflicts, he was forced to return with Megan from abroad, giving up their dreams to come back to<\/p>\n
Clusia.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, their return became a focal point of the family\u2019s disputes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe point was that their marriage didn\u2019t have the elders\u2018 consent, which was seen as harmful to the family\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt that time, he lacked power and influence, having just returned, and couldn\u2019t compete with those scheming old guys.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey were framed and forcibly separated.<\/p>\n
Gavino was lost for words for a moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I finally got back and went to visit them, all I saw was Tracey with their not\u2013yet\u2013three\u2013year\u2013old son, standing dazed in front of a memorial plaque.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe plaque read \u201cIn Memory of My Late Wife, Megan Lanley.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLater, he was drugged by his own parents and forced to marry a woman he didn\u2019t love.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat girl was also one of our classmates. Her family was well\u2013off but we were not that close.<\/p>\n
\u201cLater, Tracey somehow became the head of their huge family in less than two years, but I didn\u2019t pay attention to that.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a pity of Megan.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gavino reminisced and let out a deep sigh, his face full of regret<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-223","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}