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.

Damien was

hadn’t brought up the

became her unwavering support. Now, he’s risking his life to

lifelong friend and benefactor

faces as he

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

“Forget this meal!”

huff,

in the direction where Damien had exited

simply a man who relies on his family’s

“Enough”

then at Chad, and sighed,

realized, given the close relationship between Cherise

for Zachary; you just jumped straight to financial matters. Now, you’ve messed it up, haven’t you?”

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

“I’m furious!”