Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 40 A Coincidence

He didn’t have any problems eating before she suggested feeding him.

After Cherise was done serving and feeding Damien, she received a call from Eriana before she could wash the dishes,

“Cherise, I’m not trying to rush you. You inust be more sincere if you want me to keep your secret. Don’t tell me you’ll delay giving me even the three thousand?”

Eriana started urging Cherise for money once the call was answered.

This time, her tone was harsher than last night. From the looks of it, Eriana was up to something.

Cherise pursed her lips and glanced at Damien as he sat on the living room couch and listened to the news. “Aunt Eriana, you’re being too impatient.”

“I’m not free in the morning. I’ll come and look for you in the afternoon.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep my word. I won’t shortchange you. I’ll give you three thousand, but if you don’t help me keep my secret, I won’t give you anything.”

On the other end of the phone, Eriana snorted coldly. “If I don’t get the money today, you can explain it to your grandmother yourself by her bed!”

“I’ll tell her you married a blind, disabled man for her sake!”

Cherise’s head hurt. She massaged the bridge of her nose. “Wait for me to come and give it to you in the afternoon.”

Cherise was an orphan adopted by Elvis, while Eriana was Mary’s biological daughter.

with Mary’s health at a time like this.

cruelty and indifference of humanity.

Lucy’s invitation to eat lunch. She took a bus alone to the hospital Nicky

in was where Cherise had previously

give Eriana the money, Eriana was feeding

did you take so long? I thought

“I had classes in

you’re

eyes and put the cutlery down. She

Nicky looked startled since Cherise entered. From the looks of

was the case since he didn’t dare to tell Eriana that he was beaten

turned, she deliberately

stew in his hands

“Where’s the money?”

her

me.”

envelope with three thousand.

as you give me money on time, I’ll keep my mouth shut

that, she secretly glanced

married a wealthy man but is reluctant to give me money when I

have anything else to say to Eriana, so she picked up her bag and left.