Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise was filled with excitement as she nestled in Damien’s arms, eager to inquire about his plans. Unbeknownst to her, the car had come to a stop.

“Alright, time to get out,” Damien said, amused by Cherise’s enthusiasm. He playfully tweaked her nose. “Are you hungry?”

Surprised by his question, Cherise instinctively glanced out of the car window, only to realize they had parked in front of a restaurant.

The signboard read, ‘Ziphon’s Famous Seared Trout.’

Seared trout!

Just the sight of those words sent her into a frenzy of excitement.

Cherise passionately kissed Damien’s cheek before hastily exiting the car. “Seared trout, here I come!”

She was in high spirits and determined to indulge in a feast.

However, Cherise did not anticipate that, apart from seared trout, every other dish in this restaurant was spicy. Damien couldn’t handle spicy food. She vividly remembered how Damien had made himself ill by consuming spicy food when they were in Lermille.

and hesitated.

recalled that neither she nor Damien ate much at Miles Manor. Damien only had a

trout, it didn’t feel right

reassured her, ruffling her hair. He then ordered the food Cherise liked. “Do you have a non-spicy

surprised but quickly

non-spicy side dishes,” Damien said with a smile, returning the menu

overheard Cherise’s words and knew Damien couldn’t handle spicy food. But since Cherise loved spicy food, he was willing

this, the waiter sighed. “What a

up,” Damien said, waving his hand. “If my wife changes her mind, you won’t be able to earn

money.”

dashed off to prepare

are you torturing yourself like this? We can go to another place. This isn’t the only place that serves seared

in Ziphon,” Damien replied, smiling as he poured a glass

blushed at his affectionate tone. She pursed her lips, accepted the glass he

what

Damien said, smiling at her. “But what I like to

them for you often!” Cherise said, looking at him shyly. “Let me know whenever you want