Marrying the Man in the Dark

Damien furrowed his brow as he examined the two pills in Cherise’s hand. “What are these for?”

They’re anti-diarrheal pills, Cherise sighed. “Did you really think that water was infused with vitamins? Our mischievous son decided to swap Zac’s constipation medication with the vitamins and have some fun at our expense! That rascal, I swear, he’s always up to something.”

Damien chuckled and leaned down, opening his mouth to take the pills. In the process, his lips brushed against Cherise’s fingertips, surprising her. Her checks flushed as she quickly pulled her hand back and offered him a glass of water.

He said with a mischievous glint in his eyes, “So, Zac is experiencing constipation too, huh?”

Cherise pursed her lips and nodded. “Yes”

“Well, that just confirms that I have a healthier gut!” Damien declared with a laugh. He leaned closer to Cherise, a hint of satisfaction in his voice. Therefore, choosing me over him was the right decision.”

“When did I choose you?” she stammered, quickly averting her gaze and stepping back.

me,” he said, his voice low and husky. “In that

skip a beat. “I long for us to return to what we once shared. I’ll call you Wifey, and you call me Hubby. What do

of Damien’s proposal left her speechless. She hadn’t expected him to open up like this,

rush?” she stammered,

placing a gentle kiss on her forehead. “Am I rushing? Then tell me,

felt utterly lost.

her cheeks burned with a blush she couldn’t control. Everything was happening too fast; she couldn’t allow herself to fall into this… because she knew, with terrifying certainty, that she was falling for Damien.

free, her emotions threatening to overflow, Damien tightened his embrace as if trying to merge with her. They stood locked in this intimate dance, a battle of wills and

its insistent ring. Seeing an opportunity to break free from the intensity of the moment, Cherise reached for the