Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 176 Rekindling Life

“Cherry and Mr. Lenoir have arrived.”

Elvis Shaw forced a smile, exchanging pleasantries as he welcomed the group into hist home.

After a round of family greetings, the sun was rapidly making its descent. Sarah began preparing dinner while Elvis Shaw went out to fetch some wine.

Noticing Damien and Blake looking disinterested, Cherise suggested taking them to the small river near the village for fishing. Since the rural roads were uneven, Cherise found. an old crutch that had belonged to Mary and used it to assist Damien as they made their way to the river.

“Darling, can you feel it? The country air is so much fresher than in the city!” She chatted with him while strolling, taking in the serene surroundings.

Damien gave a slight nod, “Yes.”

Though the village was small, it possessed a picturesque charm, enveloped in lush greenery, and the river’s water glistened crystal clear. Such a breathtaking locale undoubtedly influenced Cherise’s pure and simple nature.

When the trio reached the riverside, Cherise located a large rock for Damien to sit. on, she remained by his side, watching Blake enthusiastically fish in the water. After observing for a while, she couldn’t help but desire to join in. However, she couldn’t leave Damien. alone, for he couldn’t see anything or enter the water.

and

him behind and indulging in fishing, he

join Blake,” Damien suggested,

hesitated momentarily, then resolutely shook her head, saying, “No, I’d rather stay here and chat with you.”

enter the water, leaving him alone would inevitably make him feel isolated and

opportunity to make a call to the company. It’s been a day since I left; I should catch up on their

at him for a moment. “Are you sure you want me

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Damien responded warmly.

patted his head and planted a kiss on his cheek. “I’m off to fish, my love! You be a

Cherise gleefully rolled up pants and hastened into the river.

her

any fish that way! Watch me!”

at the riverbank, gazing at the young girl with her sparkling eyes while she played with Blake. A faint smile graced his lips

recollect exactly-it seemed like an eternity since his sister’s tragic death in at fire thirteen years ago. Cherise

face, he retrieved his