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 end, she felt responsible

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

you really think that if you hadn’t fallen ill and your uncle hadn’t done what he did, my sister and I would’ve had an easy,

so obvious that even a child could see it.

to terms with this painful truth?

to blame her uncle for what he did

that right after what her uncle

deep breath, her voice

dear…”

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sniffled, her thoughts 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 as tears flowed uncontrollably.

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

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

softly, wiping away the tears that clung to the corners of her eyes. “It’s okay.