Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise was taken aback. “So… if I wasn’t with you tonight, would you have declined?”

The man nodded, an uncertain smile plastered on his face as he said gently, “While I am happy to support the orphanage, I am not fond of these events

Cherise swallowed a lump in her throat, internally admonishing herself for her impulsive behavior.

Her hands clenched down on the leather seat underneath her. “Then… what should we do…”

“There’s nothing we can do,” Damien sighed in resignation. “I must accompany Mrs. Lenoir to the event.”

“If Mrs. Lenoir feels guilty, she can find a way to make it up to me.”

How do I make it up to him?

Cherise chewed on her bottom lip, lost in thoughts of dire consequences to her. Furrowing her brows, she said meekly, “You wouldn’t… expect me to… have more children as compensation, would you?”

That would be too excessive! she thought horrifically to herself. Her eyes widened into big, helpless circles as if pleading for Damien to spare her.

“Mrs. Lenoir is truly astute,” the man chuckled as he started the car. “You always guess what I want right away.”

Cherise gulped nervously, her body flushing pink.

She wished she could take back the words she accidentally spoke out loud.

Furrowing her eyebrows, she recollected that moments ago, in the orphanage, he was insinuating the very same thing.

kiss between them nearly made her forget about his comments

breath, her lips grew thin and firm as she gazed

the air for a few minutes before he finally responded,

have more children for now.”

asked, arching an eyebrow.

I believe two

pursed her lips, continuing, “Is Ren not intelligent enough, or is Sera not adorable enough? Why do you always desire a third and fourth child?”

not the first time he had brought up the

he would express his

they didn’t

lit up on the corner of his lips as he continued to focus on

turned serious, “When my sister faked her

at that time, if I ever have children

one left behind will be very

“However.”

a deep breath, his voice becoming solemn, “That’s just my opinion.”

want to, I won’t pressure

I bring up the idea of a third and fourth

left Cherise speechless

just enjoyed teasing her by seeing her reaction whenever he brought it up, but she hadn’t anticipated… that behind his desire for

the car grew