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.

believe that a kiss between them nearly made her

firm as she gazed out of the car

a few

want to have more children for now.”

asked, arching

I believe two are sufficient.”

her lips, continuing, “Is Ren not intelligent enough, or is Sera not adorable

he had brought up the

they never used protection, he would express his desire for a third and fourth

they didn’t need so many children…

his lips as he continued

breath, his tone turned serious, “When my sister faked her death and disappeared before,

if I ever have children in the

the one left behind will be

“However.”

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

you truly don’t want to, I won’t pressure you.”

of a third and fourth

words left Cherise speechless for a

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

in the car grew