Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 52 A Threat

Damien’s neck veins bulged. “I never touched her. She was exhausted because she had been overworking due to blackmail.”

“Interesting,” Jacob muttered. He glanced at Cherise after Damien shared everything that had happened. His gaze was filled with respect and admiration for her. “She has been holding the fort for you but didn’t ask a penny from you. And she’s even working behind. your back. She’s a rare find.”

He turned to Damien and rolled his eyes. “Why did you call me here so late? You know she’s been over-exhausting herself, so all you had to do was give her sufficient rest.”

“First off, I wanted to remind you that it’s time to let the public know of my physical condition.”

“Secondly,” Damien added.

He reached out his hand and gently moved Cherise’s hair. “What could I do to make her stop pretending to be tough in front of me?”

His explanation took Jacob aback. “So you called me here because you don’t know how to deal with your wife?”

The man’s brows creased tightly. “In a way, yes.

He softly tapped the edge of the bed and said indifferently, “Leave it to me.”

night? I think you should let her have some

in

her to the point where she would ask for his help and tell him.

he believed his commanding attitude towards her would remind her to share her problems immediately instead of

he never expected her to

exhaust herself than share her burden

little lady, but her

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must be the first time I’ve stayed at your place. It’s quite fascinating,” Jacob said, chuckling softly. He

finished his sentence, something didn’t feel right.

why would you let your wife faint

want to argue with him, so he

you want.”

then glanced at Cherise, who was still fast asleep. “Don’t tell me you care

in the hallway light. “What’s wrong with caring for my

forehead creased. “But Damien, I’m sure you’re more than aware of what you’re

the

how your three previous fiancés