Chapter 699


    Chapter 699 ke The Monkey


    “Haven’t you been taught anymon courtesy and chivalry by Dame?” Cherise asked, surprised by


    ke’sck of understanding.


    ke shook his head earnestly. “Dame never taught me these things because he spends all his time


    missing you and thinking about you only.”


    Cherise was left speechless by the unexpected revtion.


    She noticed that as ke mentioned Damien’s affection and preupation with her, Rowena subtly


    stiffened, a flicker of emotion crossing her face.


    With a resigned sigh, Cherise waved at ke. “You should go upstairs first. Take a moment to calm


    down. and remember to always be gentle with girls in the future.”


    ke nodded solemnly, then sprang up with impressive agility, grabbing the rope hanging from the


    second-floor railing and swiftly ascending.


    Cherise watched him go with a resigned smile. Such a mischievous little monkey!


    Meanwhile, Urs continued to sob uncontrobly in Rowena’s arms, her cries increasing in volume


    and bing increasingly disruptive.


    Cherise was on the verge of reaching into her bag for earplugs. Even if she shielded her ears from the


    noise, Aunt Sarah in the kitchen would still be disturbed, wouldn’t she?


    Finally, sighing softly, Cherise spoke gently but firmly. “Are you aware that your sister is still unwell? If


    you keep wailing like this, it might send her back to the emergency room in no time.”


    Urs’s sobs finally subsided at Cherise’s words. She whimpered in Rowena’s arms, “Sis, she had the


    boy attack me!”


    Rowena, her brow furrowed, turned to Cherise with a look of disapproval. “Ms. Shaw, my sister was


    merely pointing at your nose. Was it really necessary for you to instruct ke to handle her so


    roughly?”


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Cherise met her gaze unwaveringly. “I believe I made my point clear, Ms. Mortis. If you don’t discipline.


    her, I will.”


    A smile emerged on Cherise’s face, but it failed to reach her eyes. “Speaking of which, Ms. Mortis,


    what brings you to my home at this unexpected hour? Can I offer you any assistance?”


    Rowena’s lips pursed, and a hint of defiance flickered in her eyes. “Actually, I came to apologize. I


    understand my sister has been behaving poorly, trying to match me with Dame, which may have led


    to…misunderstandings.”


    She paused, sniffing as if making a difficult decision. “I also wanted to rify that there’s nothing


    romantic between Dame and me. Everything L imed is entirely unfounded, and I implore you not


    to believe


    her words.”


    Before Rowena could finish, Urs, who had momentarily forgotten her tears, sprang to her feet.


    “What utter nonsense, Weena! How can you im there is nothing between you and Damien? If your


    feelings are not mutual, why did he treat you with such affection? Fireworks for your birthday? And


    have you forgotten


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    his vow to take care of you forever? You dare deny it?”


    Rowena averted her gaze, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. “Dame was… simply trying to lift my


    spirits J was feeling down at the time due to my illness and inability to walk. He… he was trying to


    cheer me up and nothing more”


    attempt to


    Cherise’s patience began to wear thin, and she frowned. “While I appreciate your visit and exin, Ms.


    Mortis, I have pressing matters to attend to. Please excuse me, as I am unable to see you out.”


    With that, she rose and walked towards the kitchen, confident she had made her point.


    However, as she reached the doorway, a faint voice stopped her.


    I


    Turning, Cherise saw Rowena standing, desperation welling in her eyes, and whispered, Ms. Shaw,


    I…. believe you may have lingering misunderstandings about me. Uh… Did you not just invite me to


    stay for dinner?”