Chapter 469
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 469<\/p>\n
Chapter 469<\/p>\n
The doctor\u2019s words left Rita completely stunned. She stood there, staring blankly at the tightly shut doors of the operating<\/p>\n
room.<\/p>\n
Her grip on the hem of her skirt nearly wrinkled it beyond recognition, her hesitation written all over her face.<\/p>\n
Internally, she cursed, \u2018How could Morris be so heartless? A woman\u203a means her entire life loses its worth.<\/p>\n
t a uterus\u2013does he know what that means? It<\/p>\n
\u2018She\u2019ll be nothing more than a puppet, an empty shell of who she once was. How could my granddaughter, someone I\u2019ve poured so much hope into, be ruined like this? No. There has to be another way.\u2018<\/p>\n
The doctor assumed Rita was too distraught to process what was happening. Feeling pity for her, he called out, \u201cMs. Hawkins? Ms. Hawkins, time is running out. Please, you need to decide now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rita took a deep breath, pulled her phone from her handbag, and turned to the doctor. \u201cThis is serious. Give me two more minutes to make a call.\u201d<\/p>\n
She walked to the window and dialed the first contact in her address book. The first call went unanswered, and she called again. The second time, the line rang for an agonizingly long moment before someone picked up. \u201cWhat is it?\u201d<\/p>\n
Hearing the voice, Rita immediately said, \u201cRayburn, I need your help. Something\u2019s happened to Yulia. She\u2019s bleeding heavily, and the doctors say they need to remove her uterus. Can you come to the hospital and take a look at her?\u201d<\/p>\n
Rayburn went silent for a few seconds before replying coldly, \u201cI told you she\u2019d get into trouble because of you. Now you\u2019re facing the consequences, aren\u2019t you?<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of you is stubborn and scheming, while the other doesn\u2019t take care of herself and is self\u2013destructive. This is the outcome of your own making. I\u2019m sorry, but I can\u2019t help. Just listen to the doctors.\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, the call ended, leaving Rita with nothing but the steady beep of the disconnect tone.<\/p>\n
Anger and frustration overwhelmed her as she sank weakly into a chair. After a moment of deliberation, she turned to the doctor and said, \u201cDr. Hart, do as you said. Remove the uterus.\u201d<\/p>\n
*****<\/p>\n
After spending a full day and night out, Cherise returned to the Chivers Residence, freshly showered and with her work at GlobalVision Group completed.<\/p>\n
As she stepped into the vast, empty house, a hollow feeling settled in her chest. She couldn\u2019t help but wonder how Morris was doing.<\/p>\n
Picking up her phone, she saw that news about Morris\u2019s disappearance had started to spread online. She clicked on a few posts, scrolling through the comments.<\/p>\n
Most were blaming her, saying her bad luck had somehow affected Morris. Others were calling for their wedding to be called off, claiming she was a curse.<\/p>\n
Cherise chuckled softly. She knew who was behind the smear campaign, and it didn\u2019t bother her in the slightest, With a casual toss, she let the phone land on the couch, choosing to ignore it altogether.<\/p>\n
Just as she turned toward the kitchen to make herself something to eat, her phone rang. The caller ID showed it was Mary.<\/p>\n
As soon as the call connected, Cherise didn\u2019t even have a chance to speak before Mary said frantically, \u201cCherise. I saw online that Morris has gone missing. Is that true? What a tragedy! You\u2019ve only just come back, and now this has happened to him.<\/p>\n
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Cherise could hear that as Mary spoke, Lucas beside her kept interjecting with questions. She truthfully explained the situation and reassured them not to worry before ending the call<\/p>\n
Just as she placed the phone back on the couch, it rang again. Letting out a breath, Cherise didn\u2019t need to turn around to know who it was this time\u2013most likely Phoebe.<\/p>\n
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Sure enough, the screen lit up with Phoebe\u2019s name. \u201cHello, Grandma Cherise greeted warmly as she picked up the call.<\/p>\n
e said, \u201cCherise, about Morris\u2026 what they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n
Compared to Mary\u2019s anxious tone, Phoebe\u2019s voice was much calmer. online\u2013is it true?<\/p>\n
\u201cJust ignore those comments and posts. Those people are just hired trolls, jealous of others\u2018 happiness, and willing to spread nonsense for a bit of money.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise chuckled softly, surprised that Phoebe was comforting her at a time like this. She replied, \u201cI understand. But it\u2019s true that Morris has gone missing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hearing Cherise\u2019s response, Phoebe paused for a few seconds before saying, \u201cIt\u2019s fine. He\u2019s a grown man. If he\u2019s missing for a few days, so be it, Don\u2019t worry about it, Cherise.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know Morris\u2013he grew up enduring hardships. He\u2019d never do anything to let you down. When he gets back, just let me<\/p>\n
know.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise responded softly, \u201cAlright, Mrs. Chivers. I trust him. I\u2019ll tell you as soon as he comes home.\u201d The moment she finished speaking, the sound of the front door unlocking echoed loudly through the house.<\/p>\n
Phoebe heard it too and asked, \u201cWhat was that sound? Everything okay, Cherise?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise\u2019s gaze landed on the tall figure stepping inside. A smile of relief and joy spread across her face as she replied warmly, \u201cNothing. It\u2019s just that\u2026 Morris is home!\u201d<\/p>\n
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After hanging up, Cherise set her phone down and stared fixedly at the man standing by the door. He was still wearing the same clothes and shoes from the day he left.<\/p>\n
\u201cCherise, I\u2019m back. Did you miss me?\u201d Morris asked with a familiar, indulgent smile, gazing at Cherise.<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded. \u201cYes,\u201d she replied softly. Seeing him about to take a step toward her, she quickly continued, \u201cStay right there. Don\u2019t move. I\u2019ll come to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Morris\u2019s smile deepened as he complied. \u201cAlright,\u201d he said gently standing in place. The distance between them was about 30 feet, and Cherise nearly broke into a run as she closed it.<\/p>\n
Her initial plan was to tiptoe and give him a light kiss, but just as she reached him, Morris spread his arms and, with a swift motion, lifted her.<\/p>\n
He spun her around in a circle, holding her tightly, her feet leaving the ground. His embrace was se firm that it felt as though he wanted to merge her into himself.<\/p>\n
In a low, tender voice, he kept murmuring, \u201cI\u2019m back. I missed you so much. I\u2019m back. I didn\u2019t betray you, I\u2019m back. I wasn\u2019t tempted by anyone else\u2013I held onto my principles. I\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-492","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/492","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=492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}