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… how could you possibly sever ties

is your

took care of you for so long after your parents passed

she was ultimately motivated

move she made aimed to protect

severing ties with her seems unlikely for you.”

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

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

you for your care during

sorry, but I

“I failed to

no longer conceive a child for you.”

“You… take care.”

was about to

she took two steps, someone grabbed

with pain as he moaned, “Cherry, can’t we go back?”

go back.”

“Everything took an irreversible turn from the moment your

bit his lip, and his voice croaked, “There’s a misunderstanding

wouldn’t be that kind of

took a sharp

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