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?”

and she bit her lip, nodding in silence. In the end, she

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

“But…”

of her hair. “You know, those who aimed

and your uncle hadn’t done what he did,

could see it. But if her Uncle Elvis really

could she ever come to terms with this

blame her uncle for

she had lost that right after what her uncle had done to him and his

breath, her voice shook as she said,

dear…”

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she couldn’t quite articulate. Divorce seemed impossible to broach, even

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

Damien retorted with a hint of bitterness in

“It’s okay. You don’t have to call