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

encounter. In fact, there was not even a

to be nothing more than a strange

leave, feel free to hang around in the office. The room

close the door to the

a quick step forward, slammed the door shut, and pinned her

man’s icy demeanor caused Cherise’s heart to flutter

familiar-his heartbeat, his warmth,

years apart, she still yearned

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

Damien’s brows to furrow. “You know our relationship is more

the relationship between you guys,

of silence in the staff dormitory, a soft female voice

guard, Damien instinctively turned to look behind him.

bunk beds were occupied by a man

stared at Damien and Cherise with their