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 possibly sever ties with

your only

of you for so long

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

she made aimed to protect your family’s

her

trickled down her cheek, her voice quivering. “So Damien, let’s forget about us.”

down, and spoke softly, “I have left the divorce papers with

you for your care during this time.”

sorry, but I must break my promise.”

turned away, tears streaming uncontrollably from her eyes. “I failed to

conceive a child for

“You… take care.”

was about to leave.

took two steps, someone grabbed

was twisted with pain as he

go

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

voice

be that kind of person.”

a sharp breath.

“Are you accusing my mom of framing your dad despite your insistence that he’s innocent?”