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!

suddenly came to her senses. “You’re…

appearance. He couldn’t help but kiss her

It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

if it was because of his kiss or question. Either way, her heart started beating frantically, and her face blushed

“That’s good.”

man reached out to stroke her pretty and tiny face. “Why

I didn’t do anything

“But

the physical

person

looked 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 do. Nor will I acknowledge making a mistake

tragic if someone loses their

I won’t confess to something I

was exceptionally adorable when she was being

her and sighed.

wounds would initially have taken a week to recover, but she was in good shape. In three days, her injury

home, she looked

sighed and wanted to continue lamenting when the cell phone in her bag

call

her in a few days. Cherise pursed her lips and answered