Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 52 A Threat

Damien’s neck veins bulged. “I never touched her. She was exhausted because she had been overworking due to blackmail.”

“Interesting,” Jacob muttered. He glanced at Cherise after Damien shared everything that had happened. His gaze was filled with respect and admiration for her. “She has been holding the fort for you but didn’t ask a penny from you. And she’s even working behind. your back. She’s a rare find.”

He turned to Damien and rolled his eyes. “Why did you call me here so late? You know she’s been over-exhausting herself, so all you had to do was give her sufficient rest.”

“First off, I wanted to remind you that it’s time to let the public know of my physical condition.”

“Secondly,” Damien added.

He reached out his hand and gently moved Cherise’s hair. “What could I do to make her stop pretending to be tough in front of me?”

His explanation took Jacob aback. “So you called me here because you don’t know how to deal with your wife?”

The man’s brows creased tightly. “In a way, yes.

He softly tapped the edge of the bed and said indifferently, “Leave it to me.”

“Do you have a place for me to stay the night? I think you should let her have some rest. after everything she’s been through.”

in agreement.

exhaust her to the point where she would ask

her would remind her to share her problems immediately instead of bottling

never expected her to be so persistent and stubborn.

herself than

simple-minded little lady, but her persistence

1/3

chuckling

he finished his sentence,

let your wife faint from

so he shrugged and left the room. “Think

you want.”

away. He then glanced at Cherise, who was still fast asleep. “Don’t tell me you

froze in his tracks, his shadow lengthening in the hallway light. “What’s wrong with caring for my wife?”

Damien, I’m sure you’re more than aware of what you’re up

in the

your three previous fiancés

still pose a threat to you

his eyes. “We can discuss this later.”

wasn’t even sure how he felt about Cherise!