Marrying the Man in the Dark

“You must take responsibility for this child,” Cherise declared firmly.

With a loud clatter, the saucer in Otto’s hand slipped and struck the coffee table. Otto’s face paled as he glanced at Cherise. “You’re so clumsy.” Cherise, unfazed, shot him a cold look. “Leave if you can’t handle such a simple task!”

Pressing his lips together, Otto’s expression soured as he turned away and left the room. Once he was gone, Cherise maintained her smile, turning her attention back to Sebastian. “Do you think I should keep this child or get rid of it?”

Sebastian raised his brows slightly. He didn’t even bother to glance at the test report. “It’s Damien’s child, and you want me to decide?”

“It’s not his. It’s yours,” Cherise insisted, maintaining her smile as she spoke to Sebastian. “You see, this child isn’t even a month old yet. Everyone claims I slept with you to secure shares for Damien around two weeks ago. But after I regained my memory, I never had any intimate relations with Damien.”

“After doing the math, it’s clear this child is yours,” she continued, her smile unwavering as she looked at Sebastian. “I want to keep this child, take our first child, Alexis, and run away with you.”

brow, slight frost seeping into his deep gaze.

Maybe you were onto something. Perhaps we used to be head over heels for each other. That’s why I’m thinking of leaving Damien.” Her gaze dropped instinctively as she rested her hand on her

gentle yet forceful. “If

up, her expression guarded. “Judging by the timing,

“It’s not.”

lip, disappointment flickering across her features. “Are you trying to

if there’s a baby on the way, it’s not mine.” He yawned, unimpressed. “I figured you had more tricks

you believe me?” Cherise pouted. “Is it

turned icy. “Even if you’re lying, you should at least stick to some basic truths, don’t you think so? I haven’t laid a finger on you, yet you’re trying to sell me this story that you’re pregnant with my child.