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…”

no choice but to do

and asked if she would

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

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

I didn’t expect her to agree when she saw your photo. She even put it under her pillow, saying you

trying to put us at ease. We were worried that she only agreed

realized that… she

fate played a cruel

“Who knew…”

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was

emphasized what Elvis had said. “You were just

fire thirteen years ago, someone else would

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

there’s no denying that

responsibility for

My wife will take them to a place where

be safe without