Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Aren’t you worried that Zachary will be devastated when he wakes up?”

Walter’s face turned a shade paler.

He cleared his throat and clarified, “How could I possibly be ignorant of Zachary’s plight?”

“I’m the one responsible for his medical expenses!”

“Besides, he’s bound to wake up sooner or later, right?”

“I negotiated a business partnership with Mr. Lenoir to support Miles’ family. Zachary will undoubtedly appreciate my efforts when he awakens. Why would he be devastated?”

He gave Cherise a mildly displeased look and said, “Cherry, if you had told me all this when you were still engaged to Zachary, I might have been more willing to listen.”

“But look at you now.”

“Are you worried that Mr. Lenoir may misinterpret your concern for Zachary now that you’re marri

Walter’s words seemed to caution Cherise about Damien’s feelings, but his underlying motive to instigate trouble was evident. He glanced in Damien’s direction, suggesting that he was bothered by Cherise and Zachary’s relationship.

reality, Damien was

if you hadn’t brought up the past, I might

Cherry during her darkest hour became her unwavering support. Now,

is a lifelong friend and benefactor to both Cherry

as he spoke, “But, it appears

family.” he man snapped and stood up. He grabbed Cherise’s hand and spat, “I get Uncle Walter’s proposal. I’ll consider

“Forget this meal!”

place in a huff, their faces contorted with fury and

in frustration. He glared in the direction where Damien

relies on

“Enough”

Walter, then at Chad, and sighed,

you not realized, given the close relationship between Cherise and Zachary, Damien’s relationship with Zachary

straight to financial matters.

this, Patricia took a deep breath, hurried towards the exit, and huffed, “I’ll go out and

“I’m furious!”