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

suitor seated across from her, it would be a lie

most effective way to mask her discomfort was to focus

disregarding any pretense of

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

Damien was dumbstruck.

glanced at

glasses. Despite Damien being Cherise’s ex-husband, Syatt

his throat and began eating. He casually asked, “How did you get to

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of course?”

smile on his face. He said beamingly. Tve had a weak heart since I was young I underwent a heart transplant surgery six months ago, personally

and

those five months. Dr. Shaw

“Dr. Shaw and I spent a lot

“Cough, cough?”

from them. Cherise nearly choked on her

Cherise. “So,

his head.

“Didn’t you join us for lunch to tell me about your

“I did

responded with an indifferent smile. He looked up at Cherise, who was slightly pale but

why don’t

me to discuss my past with Dr Shaw in front of her. I’m afraid I might stir up painful

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

addressed Cherise. “Dr. Shaw, enjoy your meal and take your time. We’ll step outside

respond, the two men had already risen and departed together in