I would agree with choosing the Cadent. I have a soft spot for Raleigh as a brand, but I also think that a rigid fork will be better in the long run. My first bike was a hybrid with a suspension fork, and I quickly noticed the extra effort it was taking. Learning how to relax my arms and stand on the pedals gave me much more control over bumpy bits.

Whatever you end up with, may it be the start of many years of happy riding!