Chapter 320
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 320<\/p>\n
Chapter 320<\/p>\n
The familiar morning in Saphira had returned. Cherise stood on the balcony of her room, taking a long, refreshing breath of fresh air. Her mood was clearly lifted.<\/p>\n
After a moment, she looked over at Morris, still deep in sleep, and smiled softly.<\/p>\n
The night before, he\u2019d overindulged a bit. Dennis had made the liquor himself, and it was strong, leaving Morris unaware of Cherise\u2019s movements as she got up.<\/p>\n
Rather than disturb him, Cherise decided to let him sleep a little longer. She changed into some workout clothes and tied her hair into a ponytail.<\/p>\n
Leaning over the bed, she whispered softly, \u201cMr. Chivers, I\u2019m going out for a run.\u201d<\/p>\n
As she spoke, she brushed her lips lightly against his. Morris, still lost in his dreams, smiled at her touch.<\/p>\n
Before she could pull away, his hand reached out and gently pulled her head back, deepening their morning moment. A few minutes later, Morris reluctantly let her go.<\/p>\n
Cherise, her cheeks slightly flushed, looked at him shyly. \u201cAren\u2019t you worried Dennis and Bella will notice your door open and jump to conclusions?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you think they would?\u201d Morris asked, a little unsure.<\/p>\n
Cherise couldn\u2019t help but laugh. \u201cIt\u2019s rare to see you looking guilty.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, it\u2019s like meeting your parents for the first time. I need to make a good impression,\u201d he replied as he sat up, ready to head to the next room.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a little late for that now,\u201d Cherise said. Morris paused. Outside their door, voices were already drifting in.<\/p>\n
The cottage had good soundproofing, but Dennis and Bella were used to the village and spoke loudly.<\/p>\n
As they went up to water the plants on the second\u2013floor balcony, Bella glanced into Morris\u2019s room, noticed Morris was missing.<\/p>\n
\u201cDennis,\u201d Bella said anxiously, tapping his shoulder. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Why is Morris\u2019s door wide open, and where is he? The bed\u2019s made, like it hasn\u2019t been slept in.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been sitting downstairs in the courtyard since morning, and I haven\u2019t seen anyone leave. Did you get him so drunk last night that he ran off to Betrico?<\/p>\n
\u201cYou should\u2019ve listened when I told you to drink less. What do we do now? He must think our family is uncouth and left in the night.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dennis, still a little dazed from the previous night\u2019s drinking, straightened up and replied, \u201cHuh? No way! Morris doesn\u2019t seem like the type to be so petty.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I guess I\u2019ll take the blame for this,\u201d he said, looking worried. \u201cWhat do we do now?\u201d<\/p>\n
The two of them stood in front of Morris\u2019s door, looking a little down. Dennis looked especially serious, like he\u2019d done something terribly wrong.<\/p>\n
Knowing their personalities, Cherise glanced at Morris, then grabbed the doorknob and stepped outside. As usual, Morris followed closely behind Cherise.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood morning!\u201d Cherise greeted them with a warm smile.<\/p>\n
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Morris followed sunt. \u201cGood morning, Dennis, Bella!\u201d<\/p>\n
Seeing them both, Dennis and Bella smiled back, though both sensed something was off. Dennis raised his voice and blurted out, \u201cWait, Morris, you didn\u2019t run off, did you? You spent the night in Ms. Leach\u2019s room? Just the two of you?\u201d<\/p>\n
His voice was louder than usual, drawing attention from Leo, Truman, and others upstairs, who hurried down, concerned something strange was happening.<\/p>\n
At Dennis\u2019s words, Cherise and Morris, who had been calm just moments before, now found themselves blushing.<\/p>\n
Bella, who was more used to such situations, gave Dennis a light pat on the shoulder. \u201cDennis, why are you shouting? The whole village is going to hear you. It\u2019s perfectly normal for young couple to be close.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rather than ease the awkwardness, Bella\u2019s words made things worse. The group on the stairs tried to hide their laughter behind their hands.<\/p>\n
Morris rubbed his temples and stepped forward to address Cherise. \u201cUm, I\u2019m a light sleeper. Without Cherise, I just couldn\u2019t rest. So, I decided to stay with her for the night.\u201d<\/p>\n
He smiled awkwardly. \u201cBut don\u2019t worry, my intentions are completely respectful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded in agreement. \u201cThat\u2019s right. There\u2019s nothing strange about it.\u201d Bella, amused, grabbed Dennis\u2019s arm and started walking down the stairs.<\/p>\n
As they passed Cherise and Morris, Bella smiled and said, \u201cI was young once too, and everything is perfectly fine! Dennis and I will prepare breakfast now. Come on, Dennis, hurry up!\u201d<\/p>\n
Before Dennis could fully react, Bella had already pulled him down the stairs. Once they were gone, Morris looked up at the group still standing on the stairs, his expression more serious now. \u201cHmm?\u201d<\/p>\n
Truman and Leo waved their hands and spoke in unison, \u201cWe understand completely!\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, they quickly scrambled down the stairs, disappearing from sight. What had started as a quiet morning turned into a funny, unexpected situation that left everyone in good spirits?<\/p>\n
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