Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 561 Still The Same

Shortly after settling down, a waiter served their dishes.

Damien reclined comfortably in his plush chair, a smile playing on his lips as he surveyed the spread before him.

It was evident that Syatt had gone to great lengths to cater to Cherise’s preferences. Otherwise, the table’s array of dishes wouldn’t have perfectly aligned with her taste.

This realization prompted Damien to glance at Cherise with a subtle smile. He asked Syatt, “Did you prepare all of Cherise’s favorite dishes?”

“Absolutely!”

Syatt looked very pleased with himself. “I’ve even bribed the hospital staff to slowly discover Dr. Shaw’s favorite food.”

Damien nodded. He shifted his gaze to Cherise and remarked, “I’m surprised your preferences are still the same after all these years, Dr. Shaw.”

The underlying implication in his words wasn’t lost on Cherise.

Her face paled.

She understood that Damien had intentionally said it to ridicule her previous assertion at the Mexican restaurant that he didn’t know her.

She conceded that she hadn’t changed much in the past five years and hadn’t put on a facade in front of Damien in the past.

She had only made that statement to put some distance between them.

It unexpectedly became a tool for Damien to taunt her.

coughed lightly. “I’m quite hungry. I’ll start eating.”

would be a lie if Cherise said

way to mask her discomfort was to focus on her

disregarding any pretense of decorum.

gaze. He sighed softly, “You look so attractive even when you’re eating, Dr.

Damien was dumbstruck.

frowned and glanced at the man beside him.

seemed to look at Cherise with rose-tinted glasses. Despite Damien being Cherise’s ex-husband, Syatt

began eating. He casually asked, “How did you get to know

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young I underwent a heart transplant surgery six months ago, personally led by Dr Shaw,

over five months and was only discharged just two weeks ago.”

Shaw was my primary physician.”

lot of time

“Cough, cough?”

from them. Cherise nearly choked on her

towards Cherise. “So, are you aware of my history

shook his head.

he flattened his lips, “Didn’t you join us for lunch to tell me about your past with her!

“I did

an indifferent smile. He looked up at

“But why don’t

it’s not nice for me to discuss my past with Dr Shaw in front of her. I’m afraid I might stir up painful memories for

Shaw hasn’t finished her meal yet. We can’t

about it and agreed. He stood and addressed Cherise. “Dr. Shaw, enjoy your meal and take your time. We’ll step outside for

had already risen and departed together