Marrying the Man in the Dark

She raised her eyes, smiled at Damien, and said, “Take good care of yourself.”

Damien watched her silently, choosing not to say anything.

He looked at her with deep love but also with resignation.

Cherise felt a wave of guilt washed over her.

Since she had already decided, there was no room for regret.

The young girl took a deep breath and looked up to meet the man’s dark eyes. “My parents’ issues shouldn’t affect our relationship,” she said.

“I don’t think your sister likes me very much, and I don’t believe that will change anytime soon.”

“They trust me with you but feel uneasy about me living with your sister.”

Damien’s gaze fixed on her as his hand tightened around the coffee cup, but he remained silent.

Cherise suddenly chuckled.

She drained her coffee cup and asked, “Don’t you find it ridiculous?”

you… how could you possibly sever ties with

your only

of you for so

actions were at times misguided, she was ultimately motivated by a desire to avenge your parents.”

she made aimed to

her seems unlikely

the tear that trickled down her cheek, her voice quivering. “So Damien, let’s forget about

stood up, placed her coffee cup down, and spoke softly, “I

you for your care

sorry, but I must break

eyes. “I failed to uphold our vows

conceive a

“You… take care.”

was about

she took two steps,

pain as he moaned, “Cherry, can’t we go

go back.”

an irreversible turn from the moment your father and his men barged into my

lip, and his voice

be that kind

a sharp

icy gaze on Damien and asked sternly, “Are you accusing my mom of framing your dad despite your insistence that he’s innocent?”