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?”

in silence. In the end,

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

“But…”

nestled closer, resting his chin on her head, savoring the scent of her hair. “You know, those who aimed to

if you hadn’t fallen ill and your uncle hadn’t done what he did,

see it. But

to terms with

blame her uncle for

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

all tangled up. With a deep breath, her voice shook

dear…”

1/2

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

Damien; he was her source of joy and the cornerstone of

retorted with

to the corners of her eyes. “It’s okay. You don’t have to call me