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.

light, the moment, the man himself all of it reminded Cherise of the time five years ago at Lenoir Manor. He

couldn’t help but wonder how he had spent

years. “You…”

“Were there any

him off guard. A faint sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead as he dismissed it, saying, “Other women? Seriously? I’ve been

subtle blush as she realized her question hadn’t landed as expected. Closing her eyes, she felt an unexpected sweetness

his desire for her remained so intense even after

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was almost unbelievable that he had managed to restrain

them on, urging them to pursue true love and marriage.

close, whispering, “Hey, do you think…

i p s with a gentle k i

she asked,

unwavering. “Then I’ll show you, step by step, why we’re

at

the car, surrounded by the excited chatter of children. He patiently waited at the gate while Cherise entered the kindergarten

greeted by a wave of excited parents, their curiosity

young mother exclaimed, her voice filled with awe, “Wow, Ms.

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