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Cherise\u2019s adeptness at medical treatment left Oliver and Lionel in awe; it was more than they\u2019d bargained for.<\/p>\n
\u201cLionel, can we keep this under wraps until Grandpa\u2019s back to normal?\u201d Cherise requested, her hands deftly stowing her acupuncture gear.<\/p>\n
Oliver and Lionel exchanged knowing nods.<\/p>\n
\u201cCherise, you really think I can bounce back?\u201d Oliver asked, his wice tinged with skepticism.<\/p>\n
\u201cPositively. I\u2019ll give you acupuncture once a week. Five sessions, and you\u2019ll be as good as new, Cherise promised, her assurance palpable.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re incredible, Oliver said, a pang of guilt stabbing him as he acknowledged Cherise\u2019s exceptional abilities.<\/p>\n
After a pause, he ventured, \u201cCherise, what about your engagement to Jeffrey?<\/p>\n
Cherise let out a gentle high, \u201cGrandpa I choose my own partner. I\u2019ll handle ending the engagement. If Shirley wants him. she\u2019s welcome to him. In Cherise\u2019s view, a man who\u2019d prefer Shirley over her couldn\u2019t be that remarkable.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad you think that way,\u201d Oliver agreed. Just then, Evelyn\u2019s abrupt knock and worried entrance cut their conversation<\/p>\n
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\u201cEverything okay with the rush?\u201d Oliver asked, a hint of annoyance in his voice at the interruption.<\/p>\n
Evelyn turned to Cherise, her face etched with concern as she relayed, \u2018Cherise, someone who came in with you hurt Shirley. They\u2019re sending for a doctor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherise\u2019s eyebrow quirked up, a hint of a smile on her face as she thought about Morris. \u201cOh, really?\u201d she said, curious. Oliver was eager to see what was happening. \u2018Let\u2019s go see how things are,\u201d he suggested, already moving toward the door.<\/p>\n
The Leach Manor was a whirlwind of activity, with people bustling around like bees in a hive.<\/p>\n
Inside, Shirley was on the living room chaise lounge, occasionally groaning and looking pained. Mandy sat beside her, her worried gaze fixed on Shirley.<\/p>\n
Mandy bombarded their family physician, Darcy Hadid, with anxious questions. \u201cIs Shirley going to be okay? Will she scar? She needs her hands for piano, and what about her legs? How will she wear dresses if it leaves a scar?\u201d<\/p>\n
Darcy shook his head, a bit amused at their alarm. \u201cMs. Leach\u2019s scrapes are superficial. They\u2019ll heal clean. Just a bit of cream and she\u2019ll be fine,\u201d he said, then grabbed his bag and left.<\/p>\n
Jeffrey rushed into the room, panting, with his mother, Jemma, on his heels. \u201cShirley, how are you doing? I\u2019m so sorry I\u2019m late, Jeffrey said, apologetic.<\/p>\n
Jemma, the picture of upper\u2013class elegance, appeared worried. Shirley, what occurred? Your engagement is imminent; we can\u2019t afford any accidents,\u201d she expressed her concern.<\/p>\n
Shirley\u2019s voice trembled as she showed her scraped arms. \u201cJemma, Jeffrey, it\u2019s a disaster. I\u2019m all bruised, but thankfully my face is unharmed, she cried, her tears flowing freely. \u201cI can\u2019t imagine what would happen if it wasn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
Playing the victim to implicate Cherise, Shirley tearfully said, \u2018s not Cherise\u2019s fault. She must think I\u2019ve taken Jeffrey, and that\u2019s why someone with her hurt me. I should just let her have Jeffrey Her voice cracked, and she looked utterly miserable, tears falling freely.<\/p>\n
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hadn\u2019t joined the family, noge of this would\u2019ve happened.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her voice trembled as she continued, Tm the one who should be punished. Shirley and Jeffrey love each other so much, I can\u2019t stand the thought of them being torn apart.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jeffrey\u2019s expression gentled as he regarded Shirley, who despite her pain showed concern for Cherise. This made him view Cherise as cold and ambitious, more interested in social climbing than in sincere relationships.<\/p>\n
Jemma found solace in seeing that Shirley, with her poise and social adeptness, had captured Jeffrey\u2019s focus. Even in the midst of this. Shirley\u2019s concern for others is clear. She truly is compassionate and innocent, Jemma thought to herself.<\/p>\n
Jemma mused over the contrasting paths of Shirley and Cherise Shirley, despite being adopted, had been nurtured into grace by the Leach family, bolstered by the Lewis family\u2019s influence. In contrast, Cherise appeared as an unrefined country girl without substantial support.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the engagement, Jemma was reminded of Claire\u2019s early demise. She believed Claire\u2019s fate was self\u2013inflicted, having chosen the excitement of war reporting over the serenity of a conventional lady\u2019s life.<\/p>\n
To Jemma, Cherise seemed a social climber, even seeking a sugar daddy in times of financial strain. Jemma planned to use her own wealth to dissuade Cherise from pursuing the Chambers.<\/p>\n
Setting her thoughts aside, Jemma reassured Shirley, \u201cYou\u2019re so kind, Shirley. But don\u2019t fret; I have every intention of welcoming you into the Chambers family as my daughter\u2013in\u2013law As for Cherise\u2019s engagement, I\u2019ll handle it.<\/p>\n
Jeffrey interjected, feeling aggrieved, \u201cShirley, I\u2019ve made up my mind to marry you; I consider it a blessing to be with someone as generous and skilled as you. Cherise should keep her distance, or there will be consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat consequences?\u201d a frosty voice cut in from the entrance.<\/p>\n
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