Chapter 321
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 321<\/p>\n
Chapter 321<\/p>\n
On the same day, at the Hawkins family residence, the atmosphere was starkly different from that of Saphira\u2019s. While Saphira felt relaxed, the air here was heavy with tension.<\/p>\n
Garrick had barely slept the night before, tossing and turning in confusion, wondering where things had gone wrong.<\/p>\n
As he watched the servants busily loading gift boxes into the carriage, he rubbed his throbbing temples.<\/p>\n
After a long pause, he exhaled deeply and asked, \u201cIs everything ready? It\u2019s been years since I last visited Hamolica, and I can\u2019t afford to look cheap with my gifts.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of the servants answered, \u201cSir, everything is prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garrick nodded with a simple, \u201cMm,\u201d signaling that it was time to leave.<\/p>\n
The trip from Betrico to Hamolica wasn\u2019t about three hours\u2013but it didn\u2019t took a toll on Garrick. At his age, traveling was tiring, but he was used to a physically demanding life.<\/p>\n
When the carriage finally stopped, Garrick peered out the window at the peaceful Muller residence outside.<\/p>\n
After a moment of reflection, he stepped out and quickly told the two servants to unload the gifts.<\/p>\n
Soon, a small mountain of presents had piled up at the entrance of the estate.<\/p>\n
The noise caught the attention of the people inside, who came outside to see what was going on. At first, they saw the commotion but couldn\u2019t quite figure out who was responsible for it.<\/p>\n
Just then, Rayburn came back from the park after a game of chess. \u201cMaster,\u201d a servant greeted him respectfully.<\/p>\n
Rayburn said, \u201cI got so caught up in the game that I played a few extra rounds. But, nothing compares to the joy of playing chess with Cherise.\u201d<\/p>\n
The servant nodded in agreement, though he wasn\u2019t sure who Cherise was. As Rayburn started to head into the house, the servant called out, \u201cMaster, wait!\u201d<\/p>\n
Rayburn, being an understanding older man, didn\u2019t mind the interruption. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d<\/p>\n
The servant pointed to Garrick in the large parking area. \u201cThat person seems familiar, but I can\u2019t remember who it is.\u201d \u201cReally?\u201d Rayburn asked, turning to look. As he focused, he slowly started to recognize the person. \u201cGarrick?\u201d<\/p>\n
Garrick\u2019s 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 behind.<\/p>\n
Just as they reached the door, Rayburn appeared at the entrance. \u201cAh! Isn\u2019t that my brother\u2013in\u2013law? It\u2019s been a long time since I\u2019ve seen you,\u201d Garrick greeted Rayburn, trying to sound friendly.<\/p>\n
Rayburn\u2019s mind immediately went to some unpleasant memories of the past. Still, noticing their shared age and frailty, he forced a polite smile. \u201cGarrick. I almost didn\u2019t recognize you. Are all these gifts for your sister?\u201d<\/p>\n
Garrick nodded, \u201cYes, it\u2019s been too long since I visited her. I thought I\u2019d bring her some gifts, of course, including something for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rayburn gave a weak smile. \u201cThere\u2019s no need for gifts; we got everything we need. Oh, and I almost forgot! I just returned from my exercise and I\u2019m a bit\u2026 ripe. I wouldn\u2019t want to interrupt your reunion with your sister.\u201d<\/p>\n
Without waiting for a response, Rayburn turned and walked back into the house, clearly eager to freshen up.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 321<\/p>\n
Garrick understood perfectly. Rayburn had never liked him, even when they were younger. If it weren\u2019t for the events of the previous night, Garrick wouldn\u2019t have bothered visiting, especially just to be met with Mayburn\u2019s cold attitude<\/p>\n
But, given the presence of the Muller family\u2019s servants and the respect the Muller family had earned over the years, he kept up the appearance of politeness,<\/p>\n
\u201cCould you show me to my sister?\u201d Garrick asked.<\/p>\n
Recognizing him as Rita\u2019s younger brother, the servant responded politely, \u201cOf course, sir! Right this way! Mrs. Muller prefers solitude, so she\u2019s in her garden.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garrick, curious, asked, \u201cWhere is that?\u201d<\/p>\n
The servant pointed toward a gate nearby. \u201cRight there, sir. With respect, the servant started leading the way.<\/p>\n
Garrick glanced at it. It looked very much like the Dream Residence in Betrico. The Muller residence and Rita\u2019s residence seemed to be a place where a husband and wife once shared their lives, though their relationship had clearly frayed over<\/p>\n
time.<\/p>\n
Garrick followed the servant, a flood of memories rushing back<\/p>\n
Years ago, his sister had gone to great lengths to marry Rayburn, and now he wondered how she had fared over the years. He had even heard that their relationship had grown distant since their wedding night.<\/p>\n
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