Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 84 The Birthday Boy

At eight o’clock in the evening.

The servants had dispersed inside the villa as per Cherise’s request, leaving behind only a few bodyguards.

Dressed in a white lace princess dress, Cherise drew a deep breath before knocking gently on Damien’s study door.

The room was cloaked in darkness, with moonlight seeping through the windows, creating a subtly chilly ambiance.

In the study, Damien was stretched out in his wheelchair. His eyes were covered with black silk, making it impossible for Cherise to determine whether he was awake or asleep. She gently turned on the lights and approached, calling out, “Hey, hubby?”

The man furrowed slightly.

Damien had spent the entire afternoon poring over reports from five European consortia, and his weariness had finally caught up with him as he drifted off in his wheelchair.

Thirteen years ago, on this very day, his sister, whom he dearly loved, had tragically perished in a fiery blaze.

heartbreaking incident compelled him to push himself to the

companies, he established the rule

never slack off, pause, and forget the bitterness he

year had brought frequent good news from Europe, drawing him closer

voice

his eyes.

dainty woman before him, dressed in a white princess dress. Her fair, almost ethereal skin glowed under the soft lamplight. A hint of surprise flashed in

but think Cherise looked beautiful in the whimsical princess dresses,

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and elegant touch to her demure. Unless you knew, you’d never

awake?” Cherise asked,

smiled and continued, “It’s time for dinner. Should I wheel you

nodded faintly. “Sure.”

he was not in a good mood from

the afternoon, the servants were all moving around. on tiptoe, behaving

and guided him out

room remained dark, but the table was adorned with several candles and red

and Mr. Hurrell for some favors in preparing for Damien’s birthday celebration.

all this trouble for her? This was her first experience of a candlelit dinner like that. Before