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?”

could you possibly sever ties

your only

for so long

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

to protect

her seems unlikely for you.”

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

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

for your care during this

sorry, but I must break

tears streaming uncontrollably from her eyes. “I failed to uphold our vows on our wedding

longer conceive a child for you.”

“You… take care.”

was about to leave.

two steps, someone grabbed her wrist.

was twisted with pain as he moaned, “Cherry, can’t we

go back.”

breath and explained, “Everything took an irreversible turn from the moment your father and his men barged into my mom’s room.”

his lip, and his voice croaked,

be that kind of person.”

took a sharp

asked sternly, “Are you accusing my mom of framing