Chapter 24
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 24<\/p>\n
Chapter 24<\/p>\n
Mandy quickly diffused the tension. \u201cCherise, your dad has your best interests at heart. Just relax and enjoy the perks of being part of this family, and listen to his guidance.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Mandy spoke, Jacob\u2019s anger subsided, grateful for her tactful handling of the situation.<\/p>\n
Evelyn, not to be outdone, stood up, her voice resohate. \u201cShouldn\u2019t we consider what Cherise actually wants! She\u2019s still adjusting\u2013making decisions for her isn\u2019t right. We want our children to be happy, don\u2019t we?\u201d<\/p>\n
Sean agreed with Evelyn. Jacob, let Cherise decide her own future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chense felt a surge of gratitude for their support and consideration.<\/p>\n
Mandy stepped in, backing Jacob up \u201cHe\u2019s just trying to do what\u2019s best for Cherise. She had a rough time out there. Now, he\u2019s trying to give her a good life. That\u2019s what matters.\u201d\u201c<\/p>\n
Jacobs, thankful for Mandy\u2019s support, gave her a quick, appreciative squeeze.<\/p>\n
Cherise, just about to eat, dropped her cutlery with a clatter, capturing everyone\u2019s attention:<\/p>\n
Above the arguing, she stayed calm and composed. \u201cI\u2019ve decided. I\u2019m going to Betrico University. It\u2019s a done deal, she declared, then looked at Oliver. Grandpa, do you believe in me<\/p>\n
Before Oliver could answer, Yves spoke up. \u201cCherise, I\u2019ve got your back.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise grinned at Yves, her dimples peeking out. \u201cThanks, little one. I won\u2019t let you down.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacob\u2019s fury flared at Cherise\u2019s defiance. \u201cCherise, your grandma taught you to lie, didn\u2019t she? Uneducated and deceitful. I shouldn\u2019t have let her take you to that nowhere town. If you still see me as your father, you\u2019ll do as I say<\/p>\n
Jacob, that\u2019s enough!\u201d Andy interjected, stepping in front of Cherise.<\/p>\n
Cherise moved from behind Andy\u2019s protection, rising slowly. With a slight smirk, her eyes now icy, she seemed to radiate a chilling presence as she locked gazes with Jacob.<\/p>\n
Feeling the ice in Cherise\u2019s eyes, Jacob stood taller, recalling his role as the Leach family head.<\/p>\n
Cherise let out a derisive snort. \u201cFather? You\u2019re nothing like a father to me. This place isn\u2019t home now. It stopped being home when Mom was gone and you brought Mandy in. And don\u2019t you dare talk about my grandmother. Her words chilled the<\/p>\n
room.<\/p>\n
Facing Oliver, she said, \u201cGrandpa, I\u2019ll visit you another time.\u201d Then, she walked to the door, not looking back, with Andy following close behind.<\/p>\n
Jacob felt completely humiliated and yelled after Cherise, \u201cIf you leave now, don\u2019t count on my help again. You ungrateful girl<\/p>\n
Mandy, pretending to comfort Jacobs, whispered, \u201cDear, don\u2019t take it to heart, while a secret grin flickered across her face when others weren\u2019t watching.<\/p>\n
Shirley put on a worried face, but inwardly, she was delighted.<\/p>\n
Oliver, seated at the head of the table, let out a heavy sigh. \u201cA tough break, indeed.\u201d The weight of the moment appeared to add a few years to his face.<\/p>\n
The family dispersed to their rooms, a mix of relief and concern lingering from the day\u2019s turmoil.<\/p>\n
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Andy hurried after Cherise up the front yard. \u201cCherise, hold up<\/p>\n
Despite the dire circumstances, Cherise carried herself with grace and poise..<\/p>\n
As he caught up. Andy offered, \u201cLet me drive you home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise accepted without a second thought. \u201cThanks, Andy\u201d<\/p>\n
The car ride was quiet, and they soon pulled up to Glenshire Gardens<\/p>\n
After a pause. Andy asked. \u201cYou doing okay?\u201d<\/p>\n
Tm good. Tell Grandpa and the others not to fret. I\u2019m holding up.\u201d Cherise reassured him with a smile before stepping our<\/p>\n
of the car.<\/p>\n
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