Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 605 Owe You A Thank You

Before Jordyn could finish, Isaac covered her mouth with his hand. He gave Damien a reassuring smile. “Please disregard her, Mr. Lenoir. I am satisfied with my life. Lermille is in the past. Has your driver arrived? We should leave now.”

Damien noticed the determined look in Isaac’s eyes and decided not to push further. He reached for his phone, calling Mr. Kolson to arrange their departure.

As Isaac and Jordyn walked by, Damien discreetly slipped a card with his contact information into Jordyn’s pocket.

Later that night, after putting the children to bed, Cherise found Damien in his study.

She listened attentively as he recounted Jordyn’s outburst, then sighed. “Isaac’s hesitation is understandable. He owes his career to Dr. Lane, remember? She was his college mentor. He’s not unaware. He must have understood Jordyn’s implication today. Perhaps Dr. Lane was the culprit all along.”

fault. He was willing to take the blame for

blinding him to the bigger picture. If he had released that recording

shook her head, her voice filled with sadness and understanding. “But if he had released it,

ran her hand through her hair, frustration evident on her face. “We don’t all have sharp mind, Damien. We wouldn’t have considered the possibility of

He

smile, his eyes fixed on her. “Is that a compliment, Dr.

and looked away. “Well, I

marvel, or maybe she was too

your

knew it wasn’t her voice, yet the uncanny resemblance sent

releasing that recording two years ago sent chills down Cherise’s spine. How would she have defended herself then, without Damien’s sharp mind and unwavering support? A warmth blossomed in her chest, a silent gratitude for his