Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 649

Cherise’s heart twinged slightly.

At the traffic light, she took the opportunity to glance at Damien in the back seat through the rearview mirror. The man’s eyes were closed, and his long lashes softened his stern expression. He seemed unapproachable yet vulnerable.

She remembered that the files on his computer had last been saved at four-thirty in the morning when she went to his room to fetch his clothes.

Does he… often stay up late? He must not have taken good care of himself for the past few years while I wasn’t by his side.

This man always prioritizes his work and my affairs. He never considers his own well-being…

She took a deep breath and turned away. “He does work hard.”

“Dr. Shaw, Mr. Lenoir’s feelings for you… are genuine. As someone who once pursued you, I feel inadequate. Compared to Mr. Lenoir, my slight affection for you is nothing. It was merely puppy love.”

“You still remember?” Cherise was amused by Isaac’s words. “I almost forgot. You wanted to pursue me in the past.”

Isaac turned away and looked at the scenery outside. the car window. “Now I know I don’t stand

as dedicated as you.”

“Once this matter is resolved, come back to

clenched his fists at his sides, pursing his lips. “Dr. Shaw.” After a brief pause, he hesitated before turning to face Cherise. “What… what will happen to

academic research for the past few years. We may have to wait

again.

Ms. Lane tomorrow?”

stared into the distance. “Before meeting Mr. Stein today, I never would have considered doing such an ungrateful act. After all, Ms. Lane was the one who helped

really don’t want to harm her, but Mr. Stein’s appearance today made me realize that…. human life is more important than my affection for

steering wheel paused for a

car window, his gaze unfocused, not paying attention to the scenery outside. “Mr. Lenoir also told me

Dr. Staber hadn’t intervened, we wouldn’t see Mr. Stein today. When Mr. Stein told

to rectify it, she might… do something even more unthinkable in the

said deeply resonated