Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 389 Charisa Neller

“Yes.”

Elvis wiped his eyes and raised his head. His eyes shimmered with tears as he looked at Damien. “Old Mr. Lenoir found me when my mother was seriously ill. I was searching for a way to make money in the black market.”

“However…”

He laughed bitterly. “Thirteen years ago, I was traumatized by what happened and vowed never to commit arson or harm anyone again. Instead, I planned to sell my blood or organs.”

“Unexpectedly, even after all these years, Old Mr. Lenoir still had someone waiting to capture me in the black market.”

Although Elvis was staring directly at Damien, his gaze seemed distant. Later, he sent people to beat me up and threatened to hand me over to the police.”

“I admitted that I deserved punishment for my crime, but I begged to be allowed to say goodbye to my family. My mother was dying, and the daughter I raised had reached a marriageable age. I pleaded to see them one last time.”

“Old Mr. Lenoir took pity on me and asked if I would do something in exchange for forgiveness. He knew I was just a pawn. Even if I hadn’t started the fire, the mastermind would have found someone else…”

was desperate and had no choice but to do as Old

photo and asked if she would

laughed bitterly. “At the time, I thought if she agreed, I could

you, I wouldn’t force her. I knew I would eventually have to go to prison.”

expect her to agree when she saw your photo. She even put it under her pillow, saying you were her

put us at ease. We were worried that

she really

focused on Damien. “But fate played a cruel trick. I thought everything would be

“Who knew…”

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was right.”

emphasized what Elvis had said. “You

you hadn’t started the fire thirteen years ago, someone else would have.”

clenched his fists. “Honestly, you shouldn’t blame

no denying that what

responsibility

sighed and continued, “I’ve made arrangements for my family. My wife will

be safe without