Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 54 Married You for the Money

Despite her recent marriage to Damien, Cherise’s voice was firm and unwavering.

“He’s alright,” he said.

Jacob chuckled, glancing at Damien out of the corner of his eye. “Old Mr. Lenoir asked me to do a checkup on Damien within days of your marriage. I think he’s eager to have grandchildren.”

He turned to Cherise and winked. “If Damien has any problems in bed, you be sure to let me know right away. It’s better to get it diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.”

Cherise’s cheeks flushed a deep red.

She lowered her head, her fingers fidgeting in her lap. She didn’t know how to respond to Jacob.

“Blake,” Damien said, his voice cold. “It’s time for a beating.”

Jacob’s eyes widened in fear as a little boy in a white shirt jumped down from the banister. of the second floor. The boy tackled Jacob on the sofa, and they began to wrestle.

“It’s

was too fast. Jacob then pleaded to Blake, “I admit I was wrong.

help but laugh as she watched Jacob and Blake tussle. It was the first time Damien had seen Cherise

way.

her mouth lifted up in a full grin, not the polite one she usually gave him or the forced one she showed in

of hair fell beside

gently tucked the hair behind her car,

pure

until he had already moved her hair. She quickly regained her composure

you,” she said softly.

1/2

furrowed in confusion. “How

Instead, he changed the subject. “I helped you answer a call this morning while you were still asleep,”

piqued. “Who was it?” she probed.

his eyebrows raised before he continued, “You ended up giving her

with anxiety. She didn’t expect him to