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

help but wonder how he had spent

years. “You…”

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

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

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

his desire for her remained so intense even

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almost unbelievable that he had managed to restrain

story, she would wholeheartedly cheer them on, urging them to pursue true

deep breath, she held him close, whispering, “Hey, do you think… do

her l i p s with a gentle k i s s. “As long as you’re open to it,” he

I’m not?” she asked, her

show you,

the sun began to set, Damien joined Cherise at the kindergarten gate, ready

children. He patiently waited at the gate while

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

awe, “Wow, Ms. Shaw, is that husband?

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