Chapter 12
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 12<\/p>\n
Xenia had promised to pick Cherise up from the airport, and she was true to her word. Cherise had a bit of a delay because Dennis and Bella had stuffed her luggage with so many things, and she didn’t have the heart to leave any of it behind.<\/p>\n
As Cherise made her way out of the airport, she saw Xenia in a lively debate.<\/p>\n
Hearing Cherise’s voice, Xenia called out “Cherise,” while Truman, catching sight of Cherise, shouted “That beauty,” and they both hurried over to her.<\/p>\n
Morris felt a long-silent joy stir in his heart at the sound of that familiar voice. He turned around to see Cherise, now with two large suitcases by her side.<\/p>\n
Xenia sprinted over and embraced Cherise so tightly that she nearly lost her breath.<\/p>\n
Morris couldn’t help but frown at the display.<\/p>\n
Truman, pulling Xenia back, looked at her in disbelief. “Xenia, is that beauty your best friend? You two are like night and day.”<\/p>\n
Xenia beamed with pride. “When I was eleven, Grandpa took me to Saphira, where I met Cherise. She was just ten but incredibly beautiful.<\/p>\n
“We lost contact since then, but three years ago in Fresburg, she saved me from some trouble. I instantly recognized her as that girl from our past, and then we became friends.”<\/p>\n
“So she was the one who helped you,” Truman said gratefully. “She’s beautiful and kind.”<\/p>\n
Xenia then introduced Cherise to Truman. “This is my uncle Truman Simpson, and this is my best friend, Cherise Leach.”<\/p>\n
Cherise greeted him with a smile. “Hello, Truman. Glad to see you.”<\/p>\n
“You, too, Cherise. You’re really a stunning star!” Truman replied.<\/p>\n
‘Truman and Xenia are cut from the same cloth with their lively spirits,’ Cherise mused.<\/p>\n
Morris stepped forward, blocking Truman’s view.<\/p>\n
Xenia quickly introduced Morris to Cherise. “This is Morris Chivers, a close friend of my uncle, and that handsome guy over there is Morris’s assistant, Leo Sanchez.”<\/p>\n
Morris offered a friendly nod. “Nice to meet you again, Ms. Leach.”<\/p>\n
“He’s doing well, a bit slower on his feet due to his age, but his spirit is up, and he enjoys his food. He’s been asking about you,” Xenia responded.<\/p>\n
“That’s good to hear. I’ll visit him soon,” Cherise said, feeling a warmth in her heart as she remembered the folks from Saphira.<\/p>\n
As Xenia steered the car, she asked, “Are you heading straight to the Leach family’s place after this? Grandpa insisted I should invite you to our home first.”<\/p>\n
“No, I don’t need to force myself into the Leach family just yet. My apartment is in Glenshire Gardens. I appreciate Grandpa Marlon’s kindness, but I’m accustomed to living by myself,” Cherise explained.<\/p>\n
Xenia chirped, “My grandma says that when there’s a stepmother in the picture, family dynamics can get complicated. It’s good to live on your own; at least I have a place to go if I ever run away from home.”<\/p>\n
In Morris’s car, with Leo behind the wheel and Truman riding shotgun, Morris queried from the back seat, “Is Xenia’s grandfather the famous philologist Marlon Taylor?”<\/p>\n
Truman confirmed, “That’s right. He’s retired now, but his reputation is still highly regarded. The Taylor family is known for their scholarly pursuits. I sometimes wonder where Xenia’s playful streak comes from; she’s full of life and has a kind soul.”<\/p>\n
Morris lowered his gaze, a rare warmth filling his chest. The fact that Cherise possessed medical knowledge and was connected to the esteemed philologist came as a pleasant surprise to him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-37","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/37","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=37"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}