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.

cried. “It’s the little

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

and Blake tussle. It was the

way.

a genuine smile on her face, one where both corners of her mouth lifted up in a full grin, not the polite one she usually gave him or the forced one she showed in front of the Shaw

hair glow. A strand of hair fell beside her ear and moved as she

reached out and gently tucked the hair behind her

pure

scene that she didn’t notice his touch until he

you,” she said

1/2

furrowed in confusion. “How did

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

was piqued. “Who was it?”

his eyebrows raised before he continued, “You ended up

She didn’t expect him to find