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!

came to her senses. “You’re… you’re

her silly yet endearing appearance. He couldn’t help but kiss

It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

of his kiss or question. Either way, her heart started beating frantically,

“That’s good.”

to stroke her pretty and tiny face. “Why didn’t you admit your mistake last night?”

lips. “Because I didn’t do

“But

avoided the physical pain if you

a person

can endure it no matter how much it hurts, but I won’t admit to something I didn’t do. Nor will I acknowledge making

someone loses their

that I won’t confess to

exceptionally adorable when

at her and sighed. “You’re

a week to recover, but she was in good shape. In three days, her injury was almost completely

home, she looked up and fell on her bed. “No wonder Grandma doesn’t like staying in the hospital. It’s too stifling.”

sighed and wanted to continue lamenting when

was a call from

she thought about it, Sarah hadn’t called her in a few days. Cherise pursed her lips and answered it cautiously.

thought Sarah had called to ask about her and Damien’s progress, so she stammered. “For the past few days, I