Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 321 Unrelenting Agony

Back then, there was a stark contrast between Mandy and Cherise. Little did she know, the elegant Mandy, oozing confidence and aloofness, had been meticulously molded to perfection. Little did anyone know, deep down, that a vulnerable little girl was residing within her. After all, she was merely nineteen years old.

As for Cherise, who was also nineteen, had her thoughts occupied with books and exams. day in and day out. However, the nineteen-year-old Mandy had already gone through the most excruciating pain.

“I won’t let that happen,” Cherise sighed deeply gently patting Mandy’s back. “My husband… your brother-in-law, he’s remarkable; he’s capable of anything. You need to trust us, alright?”

Mandy smiled softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

She remained silent for a while before eventually locking eyes with Cherise. “I don’t believe in him-I believe in you.”

With those words, the young girl’s features underwent a sudden distortion. A sharp surge of pain washed over her, causing her to unconsciously convulse and grasp Cherise’s hand, unintentionally leaving it crimson.

“Cherry!” Jacob rapidly approached, but Mandy clamped down on Cherise’s hand, turning it bright red.

Her complexion paling from the pain, Cherise showed no inclination to withdraw her

hand.

If it hurt me this much, then Mandy must be experiencing something far worse.

Cherise had witnessed her grandmother suffer heart attacks, but it was never like this, never this agonizing.

She closed her eyes and, after a moment, fixed her gaze on Jacob. “Is our only option to plead with S to destroy that control terminal?”

controlling her was manufactured by the Tanner Family in Europe. Given their knowledge of chip production, they

Jacob continued, “but….it seems

“What if Damien and

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she was Damien’s real sister, perhaps he could

“No, you mustn’t…”

Mandy lifted her head and shook it in response to Cherise’s proposal.

then pursed her lips, her

to never cross paths

her eyes and left

floated hazily in her mind: “The fire that happened. thirteen years ago was actually related to the Shaws. That woman

the ground and walls. The sheer intensity of her suffering was unmistakable. Even Cherise, who prided herself on

pressure. Before encountering Mandy’s suffering, each time Damien spoke of his sister, his words. had been imbued with admiration, describing her as beautiful and gentle. Cherise had never

increasingly clear that those who had genuinely endured profound pain

Cherise’s

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The

me, you won’t ever meet Damien’s sister,” Mandy implored, her eyes brimming with desperation. “We have no conflicts, but just because I was of some use to her, she cast me

could discern the unspoken words. It was highly likely that Maeve, Damien’s sister, strongly disapproved of her

divorce from Damien. as a bargaining chip might lead to her agreeing to destroy the control terminal. Cherise had no doubts about the possibility, but she couldn’t take that path. She had made solemn vows during her marriage to Damien

one course of action remained: seeking out the members of the Tanner Family.

sitting on the couch, engrossed in his

“Honey, what are you

onto his lap. “Jacob should have told you. The chip responsible for controlling brainwaves is

in comprehension. “Have

and directed her attention to the invitation on the laptop screen. “They’ve invited me for the birthday celebration of