Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 181 Defending Love

She took a deep breath and held Damien’s hand. “Honey, don’t let those people’s words. to you.”

“Even though you can’t see, in my heart, you’re much better than those physically able,” she reassured him.

She was afraid Damien might take it to heart.

In this world, there were far too many people like that: insecure people would choose to mock others for their imperfections. But deep down, they knew-these disabled individuals were often stronger and more resilient than them in ways they could never comprehend.

Damien smiled gently and wrapped his arm around Cherise’s shoulder. “Do you like being with me is a burden?”

get

ever feel

“No, not at all,” Cherise replied firmly. She lifted her head and planted a tender kiss on his cheek. “Hubby,”

“I don’t find being with you burdensome,” she reassured him.

“I’m just worried that you might feel hurt because of me, ridiculed by these uncouth. people,” Cherise admitted her concerns openly.

burdened, neither am I,”

shut as tears welled up.

deeply touched

Cherise never thought of herself; her concern was

grasp her hand and turn back,

Mr. Lenoir home!”

the jeering crowd redirected

who’s here! Raised his daughter only to sell her

that right? All for dear old Mom. He doesn’t even care

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seemingly innocent ones are always the schemers in

Cherise clenched her fists tightly and bit back her lips in anger.

rupturing rage and

agree with them?” he sneered.

home!” Elvis

as Elvis shouted,

she bit her lip and helped Damien get ready to leave.

shrugged off her

the villagers with a sarcastic smile. “Cherry always spoke highly of her hometown to me, describing the warmth and simplicity of the people here.”

were in the city, she was thrilled the whole night when she heard I was willing to accompany her back

more than she loves the