Chapter 34
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 34<\/p>\n
Chapter 34<\/p>\n
Cherise was relieved to be free from Shirley\u2019s constant grumbling and found herself questioning Betricn University\u2019s admissions standards.<\/p>\n
She thought Shirley\u2019s unrefined behavior seemed more fitting for the less polished circles back in Saphira and decided to discuss her concerns with Trent later.<\/p>\n
As Cherise approached the west wing of Leach manor, Evelyn\u2019s face brightened at the sight of her. \u201cCherise, there you are!\u201d she greeted, rushing to meet her. \u201cI spotted you from the other side of the yard. Why didn\u2019t you let me know you were coming?\u201d<\/p>\n
With a cheerful \u201cEvelyn, Cherise closed the distance and linked arms with her aunt, sharing a warm smile.<\/p>\n
\u201cYves was right.\u201d Evelyn complimented. \u201cYou\u2019re absolutely radiant, like a character from a fairy tale. Have you had breakfast yet?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI have\u201d Cherise confirmed.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlad that you have,\u201d Evelyn remarked. \u201cToday\u2019s meeting is about the Chambers engagement. It began as a pact between your mother and Mrs. Chambers, but with Jeffrey and Shirley\u2019s involvement, it\u2019s become unfair to you.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this day and age, we mustn\u2019t control marriages or tear apart a loving couple. Yet, in a family as extensive as ours. sometimes our options are limited,\u201d she concluded with a sigh.<\/p>\n
Cherise paused, her expression calm and resolute as she spoke to Evelyn. \u201cEvelyn, don\u2019t worry. I\u2019ve got this. It\u2019s my life, my choice. Even Grandpa can\u2019t make that call for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Evelyn took a moment to size up Cherise, noting the steely resolve that seemed to emanate from the young woman.<\/p>\n
In the study on the second floor of the Leach manor, Oliver, deep in thought, sat by the large windows, a thermos in his lap Lionel, the family butler, stood by, a quiet presence.<\/p>\n
Oliver spoke softly to Lionel. \u201cYou think I let them down back then? Amelia always accused me of not fulfilling my role as Jacob\u2019s father.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lionel sighed, \u201cIt\u2019s not your fault, Mr. Leach. You had no other choices back then. Ms. Garcia\u2019s infrequent presence left Mr. Jacob Leach with a profound sense of loneliness. And without the Lewis family\u2019s backing-\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it\u2019s unfair to Cherise,\u201d Oliver cut Lionel off, his voice trailing off as he covered his face with his hands.<\/p>\n
The quiet was interrupted by a soft knock on the door.<\/p>\n
Lionel opened the door to see Cherise standing there. \u201cMs. Leach, you\u2019re here,\u201d he said, stepping aside.<\/p>\n
Cherise smiled and nodded as she entered.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Leach has been waiting for you since dawn,\u201d Lionel mentioned, showing her in.<\/p>\n
Cherise walked in to find Oliver, still in his wheelchair, lost in thought by the window. \u201cGrandpa, I\u2019m here,\u201d she announced gently.<\/p>\n
Oliver looked up and smiled. \u201cCherise, glad you\u2019re here. Come, sit down,\u201d he said, motioning to a stool.<\/p>\n
Cherise pulled up the stool and sat beside him. Noticing his leg he asked cautiously, \u201cGrandpa, can I take a look at your leg?\u201d<\/p>\n
Oliver let out a weary sigh, pointing to his leg. \u201cSure. It\u2019s an old war wound from a gout flare\u2013up that took me down a few<\/p>\n
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years back.\u201d he explained, a\u2013suake of his head showing his acceptance of the past.<\/p>\n
Cherise\u2019s eves showed her worry as Oliver pulled up his pant leg exposing a leg that was pale and thin\u2013unexpected on someone his age.<\/p>\n
With a gentle touch, she checked his ankle. \u201cDoes this hurt?\u201d she asked tenderly.<\/p>\n
Seeing this spot?\u201d<\/p>\n
Oliver shake his head, she moved to his kuce, probing it. How al<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a bit sore,\u201d Oliver winced, admitting the discomfort.<\/p>\n
Cherise looked at Oliver with a hopeful glimmer in her eyes. \u201cGrandpa, I learned acupuncture in Yasvissa. I\u2019m pretty good at it. If you trust me. I could give you a treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Impressed by her accuracy in finding the tender areas, Oliver, considering his age, thought he had nothing to lose. \u201cAlright.\u201d he agreed. \u201cLet\u2019s see what you can do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded, then pulled a small pouch from her bag and carefully set out a row of acupuncture needles.<\/p>\n
Both Oliver and Lionel were taken aback to see that Cherise had come prepared with needles.<\/p>\n
With skilled hands, Cherise placed the needles into specific acupuncture points. After a few minutes, she removed them and massaged the areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, Grandpa, now try lifting your leg\u201d she said, her tone instructive.<\/p>\n
Lionel\u2019s skepticism was palpable. That\u2019s it? Just like that?\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise nodded, her expression serene and confident.<\/p>\n
To everyone\u2019s amazement, Oliver raised his leg with surprising agility, his expression one of shock and delight.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Leach, your leg! Ms. Leach, this is nothing short of a miracle Lionel cried out, his voice trembling with emotion, his eyes welling up.<\/p>\n
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