Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise glanced at her watch as she spoke. It was already past ten at night.

Since finishing lunch, Damien had been busy making arrangements for Zachary’s wedding. After the wedding ceremony ended, he also had to manage the evening banquet and didn’t have a chance to eat anything.

Yet, he now claimed to have no appetite. This was concerning because even the strongest person would be exhausted by now.

Damien glanced at Cherise and smiled. “If I remember correctly, someone indulged in a lot of food at the wedding.”

“During the wedding ceremony, everyone was focused on the bride and groom exchanging vows, but a certain food lover went to the dessert table and ate a lot. After the wedding, she even had a drumstick and continued eating…”

Damien’s voice was loud enough that the doctors and nurses passing by in the corridor looked at Cherise incredulously.

Seeing her reputation about to be tarnished, Cherise immediately frowned, “I have a healthy appetite. What’s wrong with that?”

I offer to take him out for dinner for his sake, wanting to ensure he eats something. Yet, he dares to embarrass me in public?

He has no sense of self-preservation

faintly and gently pinched Cherise’s cheek. “Let’s go out for dinner. What would you like to have?”

glanced at the

and most residents went to bed at around eight or nine at night. The only eateries still open at this hour were probably

asked tentatively, “How about… we

frowned slightly but did not object. He held Cherise’s hand and led her out

his car

to a street stall… we should walk or take a

too much attention if they

considered briefly. “Sure.”

the directions on her phone and excitedly grabbed Damien’s hand.

Damien nodded. “Mm.”

strolled hand in hand beneath the street lights, occasionally hearing the sound of a car whizzing by. The scene felt so romantic that Cherise’s heart fluttered.