Marrying the Man in the Dark

I've thoroughly explained to Mr. Luther and provided written instructions on the patient’s subsequent care.” Cherise said

“If there’s nothing else, I would appreciate it if you could leave. I’ve been in surgery for thirteen hours. I desperately need some rest.”

Damien stood silently by the door, his heart pounding as he gazed at her.

He had been searching for her for five long years,

From the moment he heard of Charisa’s death, he had been relentlessly searching for Cherise

Yet, neither the Miles nor the Tanners revealed her whereabouts.

He searched every place he could think of, where she might go, but to no avail

Little did he expect she would be working as a doctor in this remote, small city.

He had envisioned their reunion countless times, but he never anticipated that upon their encounter.

as a total stranger.

encounter. In

to be nothing more than a strange and a patient’s family

in the office. The room has

was about to close the door

and pinned her against it. “Are you pretending

demeanor caused Cherise’s heart

too familiar-his heartbeat, his

after five years apart, she

despite the surging emotions within her, her face remained impassive. “Mr. Lenoir, I’m not pretending not to recognize you. I didn’t ask who you are. I know you’re Ms. Maeve Lenoir’s younger brother When did I ever

words caused Damien’s brows to furrow. “You

the relationship between you guys, then…?”

silence in the staff dormitory, a soft female voice

turned to look behind him.

staff dormitory, two bunk beds were occupied

and Cherise with their eyes widened.