Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 16 A Person with Integrity

It was the following morning when Cherise woke up.

When she moved her body, her back was still in burning pain. It hurt so much that Cherise awoke instantly.

After waking up, she realized she was lying in the hospital bed with Damien.

It was a single bed, so it was rather crowded for them to lay together. It was why he was hugging her so tightly. Both their bodies were closely pressed together. She could even clearly hear the man’s heart beating in his chest.

It beat at the same rhythm and frequency as hers.

The corners of her lips curved unconsciously

It was the first time someone had hugged her to sleep. It was also the first time she could hear the sound of someone’s heartbeat up close.

She looked up at Damien’s face.

He had a handsome and refined side profile, sensual and alluring collarbones that were defined, tall and polished brows, long lashes, and lips that were perfectly curved.

Under the glow of the morning sun, his eyes were exceptionally charming.

Wait a moment! His eyes!

to her senses.

endearing appearance. He couldn’t

doesn’t

or question. Either way, her heart started

“That’s good.”

reached out to stroke her pretty and tiny face. “Why didn’t

I didn’t do anything wrong.”

“But

physical pain if you admitted fault.”

person

at him with a determined gaze. “I can endure it no matter how much it hurts, but I won’t admit to something I didn’t

tragic if someone

won’t confess to something

was exceptionally adorable when she

and sighed. “You’re

recover, but she was in good shape. In three days, her

home, she looked up

lamenting when the cell phone in her bag rang.

a call from Sarah.

Sarah hadn’t called her in a few days.