Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

Chapter 860 Nocturnal Intrigue

Yolanda’s voice dripped with flirtation in the delicate cocoon of her ear. “Damien, you mentioned you’d come over once Cherise drifts into slumber. When might that be?”

“I’m a bit weary. When do you think Cherise will doze off?”

“Why not utilize the sleeping pills you’ve prepared? Didn’t you prepare them?”

Cherise offered no reply.

She simply listened, her silence a canvas for Yolanda’s monologue, punctuated by soft utterances of “Mm,” “Ah,” “Okay.”

“Excellent. Let’s convene at our usual haunt tomorrow!”

Confronted with Yolanda’s buoyant tone, Cherise sighed inwardly, rubbing her temples. “Ms. Weiss.”

Finally, Yolanda exclaimed through the line, “You are…”

“I am Cherise.”

With the phone nestled in her palm, Cherise sighed again, her brow furrowing.

While she didn’t consider her initial “hello” particularly loud, it wasn’t muted.

If her voice reached Yolanda’s ears, why did Yolanda persist in this charade?

Cherise never fathomed her softened tone, which could mirror Damien’s deep timbre.

knowingly played this game, which is

her carefully

I presumed your late call was in pursuit of an accord regarding the issue

spouse, I, too, wish for an amicable

words only muddies the waters between you and

that my husband maintains a distance from

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icy. “It’s late, Ms. Weiss. Rest well. Perhaps in your dreams, you’ll succeed in winning over your desired quarry.”

for Yolanda’s retort, Cherise terminated the

her and Damien with

No way!

“Finished?”

indeterminate time. Damien stood outside, exuding the scent of tobacco and the chill of the night air, a smile gracing his lips. “Just

flushed crimson. “You…

“Mhmm.”

the door. His imposing frame once again enveloped Cherise. “My dear little fool, you’ve grown, defending the honor of

“I’ve told you I’m not a

you’ll always be my dear,

coursed through her body, Cherise pouted, poised

of surprise and anger, she met Damien’s gaze. “Damien!”

“Yes, it’s me,”