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.

himself all of it reminded Cherise of the time five years ago at Lenoir Manor.

but wonder how he had spent

years. “You…”

around Damien’s neck, Cherise whispered, “Were there any other women in your life during

his forehead as he dismissed it, saying, “Other women? Seriously? I’ve been saving all the good

her question hadn’t landed as expected. Closing her eyes,

remained so

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that he had managed to restrain

she would wholeheartedly cheer them on, urging them to pursue true love and

she held him close, whispering, “Hey, do you think… do you think we could

i p s with a gentle k i s

not?” she asked, her

unwavering. “Then I’ll show you, step

joined Cherise at the kindergarten gate, ready to

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

wave of excited parents,

with awe, “Wow, Ms. Shaw, is that husband? He’s incredibly

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