Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks
My Billionaire Family 392

Chapter 392

Rayburn maintained his posture, staring at Cherise for a long moment. Seeing Rayburn like this brought a bit of sadness to Cherise's heart. Honestly, he was a victim too. Rayburn and Cherise sat in silence, facing each other.

Cherise wasn't in a hurry, quietly sitting there and taking a sip of coffee whenever she felt thirsty.

They stayed silent for about half an hour. Finally, Rayburn spoke in a choked voice, "I knew it. I just knew it. I knew there couldn't be another girl in this world who looked so much like her."

He

Should have realized it earlier, especially when Jason suggested going for a blood test that day. But he was betting, betting a chance for the happiness he had missed his whole life.

In the past half-hour, all his thoughts, ideas, and memories flashed through his mind one by one.

Each possibility Rayburn thought of felt like a needle piercing his heart. Every possibility he considered left him breathless with pain. After decades apart from Megan and through all the ups and downs, he discovered that someone he believed been alive all along. to be gone had

The person he thought was separated from him by life and death was not only alive, but her descendant was sitting right in front of him.

Unfortunately, Megan truly no longer existed. Fate had really played a big joke on him. He was filled with regret and hatred He regretted not replaceing her for years, squandering the praise for him and the Muller family. The master of Book of Diets/ the mysterious clan, and the divination master... To him, relying on them to replace someone was all worthless. It was

nonsense.

Rayburn also hated himself for not being by Megan's side all these years, leaving her to face everything by herself. She had to support a family and raise kids on her own.

She was such an optimistic and kind woman in her youth. How desperate she must have felt facing such a life.

Endless thoughts and speculations filled his mind. Tears blurred his eyes, making him unable to speak,

Cherise wasn't usually an emotional person, but seeing the elder related to her so heartbroken, she felt a tightness in her chest.

After a while, Rayburn calmed down a bit. "Cherise, my dear Cherise."

before. Just as he was about to continue, Cherise interrupted, "Why not ask if I've deceived you? What if I just used Megan's name to

trick you? I know you've privately confirmed our blood relation with J

Hearing this, Rayburn shook his head. "I'm very sure, one hundred percent sure, that you are the blood of Megan and me."

After calming down again, Rayburn spoke, "Cherise, with your abilities, you must know what your grandmother went through back in the day, right? And you must know why I've bee unable to replace her all these years." Cherise didn't deny it and nodded slightly. "Yes

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Rayburn took a deep breath, knowing it must be difficult. "Could you... You know what I mean."

Cherise shook her head. "The timing doesn't feel right today. I'm waiting for the perfect moment 93%

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Rayburn nodded firmly. "Now I finally understand your mood while playing chess today. You've got feelings of resentment and blame toward me, right?"- Cherise still didn't deny it and answered honestly, "Yes"

Rayburn slumped his shoulders. I knew it. I hate myself too for being useless, for not protecting the woman I loved back then. It's fair for you to hate me as well."

Cherise took a sip of coffee to soothe her throat. "That's part of it Anyway, from start to finish, it was all because of you, because of the Muller family, that a series of incidents occurred.

With that, both paused for a moment and then Cherise continued, "Of course, that's just my guess. But over the years, my guesses have never been wrong. Alright. It's getting late, and some things have been clarified, so I should head back now," Rayburn stood up and nodded repeatedly. His face showed a lot more disappointment and sadness than when he arrived. The once energetic Rayburn seemed quite deflated.

Rayburn walked Cherise to the car parked at the door. Without saying goodbye, Cherise got into the car. Rayburn understood the reason perfectly. He understood everything. Cherise's car hadn't started yet. "Mrs. Chivers, are we leaving now?" Hugh asked, noticing that Cherise seemed off, and so did Rayburn outside.

"Let's go, Cherise whispered.

"Okay," Hugh replied and started the car.

Outside, Rayburn heard the car start. He felt a hollow feeling inside as he stood watching the tires begin to turn.

The car hadn't gone far when Cherise suddenly said, "Stop!" Hugh reacted quickly, immediately braking to stop the car.

Looking at the rearview mirror, she couldn't resist. She lowered the window, leaned out slightly, and shouted. 'Grandpa, it's getting dark, Co back inside."