Chapter 227 Despair and Deject

Cherise lowered her head, “But Grandpa, I’m so sorry.”

“I was already pregnant, but I… I was young and naive; I didn’t even realize I was pregnant initially.”

“That’s how I was taken advantaged of-by someone drugging me…..

Tears welled as she looked up at Old Mr. Lenoir and said determinedly. “But Grandpa, I swear. I will try harder in the future to have a child with Damien as soon as possible!”

Old Mr. Lenoir nodded slowly.

“So, you’re saying the doctor drugged you without your knowledge?” he asked.

“Yes,” she replied.

Cherise bit her lip, recounting the entire incident to Old Mr. Lenoir. “It’s my fault, Grandpa. I trusted him too much because I thought he was a person of good character and excellence…”

“Being willing to trust others isn’t a flaw,” Old Mr. Lenoir sighed and shook his head. Tll take care of this person.”

Cherise widened her eyes in surprise. “Grandpa…”

Hadn’t he just said he was too old to meddle with children’s matters?

now, he seemed determined

manage this,” he clarified.

smiled

to handle him.”

than willing,” he added.

and continued, “The great battle is looming, and it’s time for her to

unravel the mystery of the ‘she’ he referred to, Old Mr. Lenoir rose with the support of his cane. “Take care of yourself. A woman’s body is most delicate at this

will,” Cherise

he said, leaving Cherise in a whirlwind of unanswered questions

Damien and Lennon returned to the

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sent to Cherise and started eating. “So, what pearls of wisdom did the old man

was about to answer, but Lennon cut her off. “Let me guess!”

stroking an imaginary beard, and said in a low, gruff voice, “He probably said, ‘You’ve done a great job! Keep staying by Damien’s

know. You

rest well and hurry

Lenoir, making Cherise burst into laughter.

when you smile,” he

her face.

shook his head. “Stop wearing that grim look; no one blames

no one blames you.”

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