Chapter 52 A Threat

Damien’s neck veins bulged. “I never touched her. She was exhausted because she had been overworking due to blackmail.”

“Interesting,” Jacob muttered. He glanced at Cherise after Damien shared everything that had happened. His gaze was filled with respect and admiration for her. “She has been holding the fort for you but didn’t ask a penny from you. And she’s even working behind. your back. She’s a rare find.”

He turned to Damien and rolled his eyes. “Why did you call me here so late? You know she’s been over-exhausting herself, so all you had to do was give her sufficient rest.”

“First off, I wanted to remind you that it’s time to let the public know of my physical condition.”

“Secondly,” Damien added.

He reached out his hand and gently moved Cherise’s hair. “What could I do to make her stop pretending to be tough in front of me?”

His explanation took Jacob aback. “So you called me here because you don’t know how to deal with your wife?”

The man’s brows creased tightly. “In a way, yes.

the edge of the bed

think you should let her have some rest.

Damien nodded in agreement.

to the point where she would ask for his help and tell

remind her to share her problems immediately instead of

her to

exhaust herself than share her burden with

and simple-minded little lady, but her persistence was beyond.

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the first time I’ve stayed at your place. It’s quite fascinating,” Jacob said, chuckling softly. He wrapped

finished his sentence, something

kind, why would you let your wife faint

argue with him, so he shrugged

you want.”

frowned as he watched the tall, lean man walk away. He then glanced at Cherise, who was still fast asleep. “Don’t tell me you care deeply about this lady?” he said

in his tracks, his shadow lengthening in the hallway light. “What’s wrong with caring for

sure you’re more than

against in the future.”

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