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?”

her lip, nodding in silence. In the end, she felt responsible for

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

“But…”

know, those who aimed to harm Maeve and me were lurking

your uncle hadn’t done what he did, my sister and I

even a child could see it. But if her Uncle Elvis really did those things to Damien

could she ever come to terms

to blame her uncle for what he did for her sake.

that right after what her

breath,

dear…”

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

to leave Damien; he was her source of joy and the cornerstone of her life. But her guilt weighed heavily, rendering

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

that clung to the corners of her eyes. “It’s okay. You don’t have to call me ‘my dear’ if