Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 403 Apart From My Family, You’re The Kindest To Me

After finishing vomiting and regaining her composure, Cherise slumped against the car door. She accepted the water Damien handed her and began rinsing her mouth.

“Feeling better now?”

“Mm.” She looked at him, still slightly annoyed.

Damien nodded and settled her down on a rocky patch by the seaside. Cherise observed the sea at noon for the first time.

The distant coastline stood out against the clear sky, and the sea and sky blended seamlessly in various shades of blue, creating a tranquil panorama. By the sea, the gentle breeze offered a sense of comfort.

He embraced her from behind, allowing her to rest against his chest. “Let me guess why our lovely and gentle Mrs. Lenoir was crying.

“Probably because she believes that if she hadn’t made that impulsive decision and fallen ill back then, her uncle wouldn’t have resorted to such wicked acts to gather the money needed for her treatment. That way, my sister and I wouldn’t be in this mess, right?”

she bit her lip, nodding in silence. In the

right or entitlement did she have to be by Damien’s side, enjoying his kindness and affection, when his tragic

“But…”

resting his chin on her head, savoring the scent of her hair. “You know, those who aimed to harm Maeve and me were lurking

you hadn’t fallen ill and your uncle hadn’t done what he did, my sister and I would’ve had

that even a child could see it.

could she ever come to

uncle for what he

comforting Damien? Cherise felt she had lost that right after what her uncle had done to him and his family.

a deep breath, her

dear…”

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veering toward a topic she couldn’t quite articulate. Divorce seemed impossible to broach, even though it was on her mind. Her nose and eyes stung

leave Damien; he was her source of joy and the cornerstone of her life. But her

did you stop using those endearing names?” Damien retorted with a hint of

corners of her eyes. “It’s