Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 606 Mr Handsome Next Door?

Cherise raised her eyebrows, meeting his gaze that held a mischievous sparkle. She caught a glimpse of her flushed reflection in his eyes, and warmth spread across her cheeks.

Taking a deep breath to calm her racing heart, she asked, “What kind of thank you gift does Mr. Lenoir expect? Aren’t these pierogis enough?”

Her gaze shifted to the plate of pierogis, evidence of her afternoon spent taking the children to the market.

Just moments ago, Serafina had complained about the pierogis, but Soren, wise beyond his years, remarked, “Sera, don’t be silly. I don’t think Mom made them for us.”

Serafina furrowed her brow in confusion. “But Mommy doesn’t have a boyfriend, it’s just us. Who are they for? Is it for Grandpa? Or that attractive man next door?”

grin, Soren leaned in and whispered, “Maybe we’ll have a daddy soon…”

about having a father on the way home tested Cherise’s patience and wit. “When will I have a daddy, Mommy? Will he be handsome? Will

finally snapped, “No

smirked. “Gotcha! You said it yourself, and I

uncanny intuition, must have

Her

of their son, although Soren melted her heart while Damien possessed a

knowingly, his eyes narrowing dangerously. “Pierogis? Just

alright? Good neighbors,” she trailed off, her voice barely a whisper, “I just… see you as a friend. Don’t push

eyes twinkling with an enigmatic expression. “Push what?

his plate away, wiped his mouth, and stood up, gradually closing the distance between them. His voice, low

you the one misunderstanding,

wiped his mouth, and rose, slowly closing the gap between them. “Or perhaps your desires are more intense than you care to admit? I simply mentione what I crave, that’s all. What