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?”

heart sank, and she bit her lip, nodding in silence. In the end, she felt responsible for everything.

side, enjoying his kindness

“But…”

know, those

done what he did, my

could see it. But if her Uncle Elvis really did those things to Damien and Maeve…

she ever come to terms with this painful

blame her uncle for what he did for her sake.

comforting Damien? Cherise felt she had lost that right after what her uncle had done

With a deep breath, her voice shook as

dear…”

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quite articulate. Divorce seemed impossible to broach, even though it was on her mind. Her nose and eyes stung as tears flowed uncontrollably.

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

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

of her eyes. “It’s okay. You don’t have to