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?”

a conspiratorial grin, Soren leaned in and whispered, “Maybe we’ll

way home tested Cherise’s patience and

relentless questioning, Cherise finally

“Gotcha! You said it

his uncanny intuition, must have

Her

of their son, although Soren melted her heart

his eyes narrowing dangerously. “Pierogis? Just an

We’re neighbors now, alright? Good neighbors,” she trailed off,

an enigmatic expression. “Push

distance between them. His voice, low and seductive, sent a shiver down Cherise’s spine. “Am I

or are you the one

them. “Or perhaps your desires are more intense than