Chapter 535
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 535<\/p>\n
Chapter 535<\/p>\n
On the small island in the heart of the lake owned by Carson, Cherise, and Carson sat facing each other.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour wedding with Morris is just a few days away. Take this. Consider it part of your dowry from me,\u201d Carson said with a smile, pushing a medium\u2013sized wooden box toward Cherise.<\/p>\n
Cherise glanced at the wooden box and smiled, \u201cDidn\u2019t you alreally give me something back in Larkston? Why another gift?\u201d<\/p>\n
Carson chuckled, \u201cWhat I gave you back in Larkston was just something valuable\u2013too common. This is different. It\u2019s not about the price but my blessing for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt may not be worth much in the eyes of others, but I believe it\u2019s the perfect dowry for you. Open it and take a look,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Cherise felt a tinge of anticipation. She lifted the lid, only to find a single sheet of paper inside. She frowned in confusion and asked, \u201cWhat is this?\u201d<\/p>\n
She picked up the paper and unfolded it.<\/p>\n
As soon as she read it, her eyes widened in shock. \u201cThis is the property deed for this island? Cherise\u2013my name is on it? You\u2019re transferring the ownership of this island to me? No, I can accept this. This island belongs to you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Carson waved his hand. \u201cAt my age, what do I need it for?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise continued, \u201cEven if you don\u2019t need it, Eugene is still here. Why give it to me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Carson laughed, \u201cA girl is more precious than a boy. Besides, Eugene has his responsibilities back at the TenderHeart Clinic in Larkston. The entire TenderHeart business is waiting for him to take over.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cListen to me. I give you this island for a reason. Your grandfather has passed, and You aren\u2019t close to the Leach family. I\u2019ve thought about it. When a woman gets married, she should have a grand send\u2013off from her family\u2019s home,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI may not have many attachments left in this world, but I want this island to be your home, a place that shows the world you have a strong family behind you,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this world, where every man for himself, having support is crucial. I want you to marry from here and I want everyone to know that your family gave you an island as the dowry. Cherise, be a good girl and accept it,\u201d Carson said.<\/p>\n
Hearing his words, Cherise felt that her teachers welled up her eyes. She hadn\u2019t expected Carson to think so far ahead for her.<\/p>\n
Carson did it so she wouldn\u2019t be looked down upon. Just so she could, like any other woman, leave her family\u2019s home with pride and dignity on her wedding day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks, Carson,\u201d Cherise\u2019s voice was a little choked as she spoke.<\/p>\n
Carson nodded, \u201cWe\u2019re family. No need to say thanks. I\u2019m happy too. This little island is going to get lively again,\u201d He laughed heartily, clearly in a good mood.<\/p>\n
A moment later, Eugene walked in from outside, saying, \u201cCarson there\u2019s someone on the other side asking to see you again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Carson and Cherise exchanged a glance over their coffee. After taking a sip, Carson said leisurely, \u201cThe same person?\u201d<\/p>\n
Eugene nodded. \u201cYep, it\u2019s him. This is his tenth time asking for a meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n
Carson hummed thoughtfully, \u201cLet him come up, but alone. It was bound to happen sooner or later.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eugene replied, \u201cGot it.\u201d Then, he turned to head toward the dock.<\/p>\n
Cherise watched Eugene\u2019s back and, thinking about Carson\u2019s expression, asked, \u201cCarson, who is it?\u201d<\/p>\n
Tristan nodded and looked at Cherise. \u201cAnd this is?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMy young apprentice, Cherise,\u201d Carson said without any concealment.<\/p>\n
Tristan was taken aback for a moment. He hadn\u2019t expected that Cherise he had heard about from Lydia would be such a stunning beauty. She was indeed breathtaking.<\/p>\n
But he quickly composed himself, nodded briefly at Cherise, and took the seat next to her.<\/p>\n
Carson poured a cup of coffee for Tristan and pushed it toward him. \u201cHave some coffee first. We can talk about whatever you want after you\u2019ve had your coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n
Unlike when Carson met Cherise and Arthur, his expression was completely unreadable when he saw Tristan. It was impossible to tell what Carson thought of Tristan\u2013whether he liked him or disliked him. But it seemed like they had a past.<\/p>\n
After finishing his coffee, Tristan put down the cup.<\/p>\n
Carson noticed and said, \u201cTristan, are you here just to catch up, or is there something else?\u201d<\/p>\n
Tristan pursed his lips when he heard this. \u201cA teacher for a day is a father for life. Please forgive my mistakes from my youth. I\u2019ve been haunted by that incident all these years. I know I was wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, Tristan stood up and bowed deeply to Carson.<\/p>\n
Cherise glanced up when Tristan started speaking. She had no idea that Carson and Tristan had some sort of hidden past.<\/p>\n
Carson, however, remained expressionless and said calmly, \u201cThe past is the past. There\u2019s no need to dwell on it. You already have a new teacher, who has passed away. Calling me \u2018teacher\u2018 now is inappropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-558","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kampoengnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/558","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=558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}