Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 16 A Person with Integrity

It was the following morning when Cherise woke up.

When she moved her body, her back was still in burning pain. It hurt so much that Cherise awoke instantly.

After waking up, she realized she was lying in the hospital bed with Damien.

It was a single bed, so it was rather crowded for them to lay together. It was why he was hugging her so tightly. Both their bodies were closely pressed together. She could even clearly hear the man’s heart beating in his chest.

It beat at the same rhythm and frequency as hers.

The corners of her lips curved unconsciously

It was the first time someone had hugged her to sleep. It was also the first time she could hear the sound of someone’s heartbeat up close.

She looked up at Damien’s face.

He had a handsome and refined side profile, sensual and alluring collarbones that were defined, tall and polished brows, long lashes, and lips that were perfectly curved.

Under the glow of the morning sun, his eyes were exceptionally charming.

Wait a moment! His eyes!

suddenly came to her senses. “You’re… you’re

her silly yet endearing appearance. He couldn’t help but kiss her forehead. “Does it still hurt?”

It doesn’t hurt

Either way, her heart started beating frantically, and her face

“That’s good.”

out to stroke her pretty and tiny face. “Why didn’t you

her lips. “Because I didn’t do anything wrong.”

“But

have avoided the physical pain if you admitted fault.”

person

him with a determined gaze. “I can endure it no matter how much it hurts, but I won’t admit to something

someone loses

is that I won’t confess to something I didn’t do.”

adorable when she was

and sighed. “You’re precious.”

would initially have taken a week to recover, but she was in good shape. In three days, her injury

When she returned home, she looked up and fell on

wanted to continue lamenting when

a call from Sarah.

thought about it, Sarah hadn’t called her in a few days. Cherise pursed her

Sarah had called to ask about her and Damien’s progress, so she stammered. “For