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.

was utterly

Walter, if you hadn’t brought up the past, I might have nearly forgotten.”

to Cherry during her darkest hour became her unwavering support. Now, he’s risking his life to shield her in the face

a lifelong friend and benefactor to both Cherry and

coldly swept Walter and Chad’s faces as he spoke, “But, it appears I’ve made a

showed us kindness, not the Miles family.” he man snapped and stood up. He grabbed Cherise’s

“Forget this meal!”

a huff, their faces

the dining tabie, biting his lip in frustration. He glared in the

relies on his family’s fortune!”

“Enough”

at Walter, then at Chad, and

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

just jumped straight to financial matters. Now, you’ve messed

the exit, and huffed, “I’ll go out and check on

“I’m furious!”