Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 44 A Wealthy Middle–Aged Man

“All I wanted was to learn how to cook to surprise him… But Ian, I’ll be mad if you ask anything else about my private life.”

Cherise released a long breath. She was already uncomfortable enough when Ian kept asking about Damien. Eriana threatened her and her part–time job. These were all her private matters. She did not want anyone else to know about them.

Ian did not expect the ever–gentle Cherise to say such words. He could only laugh awkwardly. “Alright, I won’t then. Just as long as you’re happy.”

He did not pry any further.

The two were silent all the way until they arrived at the entrance to Swan Lake Chateau.

He planned to drop her off at her house.

Unfortunately, his car seemed shabby compared to the luxurious cars in the area. The security guard flagged him, thinking they were up to no good.

Besides, the guard did not recognize Cherise as she had not been there for long. He did not let them through even though Cherise was in the car.

“You can head back now, Ian.”.

at him sheepishly. “I’ll call someone to

probably better than your husband seeing

phone. She

who was dressed formally, appeared. “Mr. Lenoir instructed me to bring you home, Mrs.

her eyes.

was already

still

thoughts. “Mr. Lenoir is waiting for you to

yet? Even though it’s quite

astonishment on her face was

“I suggest we return as quickly as possible

to delay further and

of her bag, Mr. Hampson stopped and took it from her. The two swiftly

the trees, Ian furrowed his forehead as he watched Cherise leave with a middle–aged

when she said that he

did not expect the man to be that old.