Chapter 678 Can We Still Make It Work?

A soft chuckle escaped from his l i p s, his breath tickling her ear. “I’ll take care of everything.” he whispered.

Cherise was taken aback. This was not what she had intended when she k i s s e d him!

Damien had made it clear that he didn’t like verbal gratitude, so in a moment of impulsiveness, she tiptoed and k i s s e d his l i p s.

But this sudden turn of events was beyond anything she could have expected.

Cherise struggled to express her thoughts. “I didn’t mean that I didn’t, I…”

“Shh,” the man chuckled lightly, his tongue tracing a delicate path along her earlobe. “I understand.”

Did he really understand? No, clearly he didn’t!

Taking a deep breath, Cherise carefully chose her words, ready to continue her explanation, but then-

“Uh-!” A sensual moan escaped her l i p s.

“Once you’re in, there’s no way out,” he declared, his voice laced with a hint of playful dominance.

The curtains in the house were drawn, casting a suggestive glow in the dim room as slivers of sunlight streamed through the gaps.

it reminded Cherise of the time five years ago at Lenoir

couldn’t help but wonder how

years. “You…”

any other women in

sudden question caught him off guard. A faint sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead as he dismissed it, saying, “Other women? Seriously? I’ve been saving all the good stuff just for you. Can’t you feel

landed as expected. Closing her eyes, she felt an unexpected sweetness blossoming in her

for her remained so intense

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almost unbelievable that he had managed

on, urging them to pursue true

him close, whispering, “Hey, do you think… do you

p s with a gentle k i s s. “As long

if I’m not?” she asked, her

show you, step by step, why we’re

sun began to set, Damien joined Cherise at

the excited chatter of children. He patiently waited at the gate

stepped inside, she was greeted by a wave of excited parents, their curiosity piqued by her

awe, “Wow, Ms. Shaw, is that

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