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,

join Blake,” Damien suggested, his tone devoid of

demeanor. Cherise hesitated momentarily, then resolutely shook her head,

incapacity to enter the water, leaving him alone would inevitably make him feel isolated and forlorn.

a call to the company. It’s been a day since I left; I should catch

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

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responded

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

harbored no objections to her going, Cherise gleefully rolled

her

won’t catch any fish that way! Watch me!” Cherise

at the riverbank, gazing at the young girl with her sparkling eyes while she played with Blake. A faint smile graced his lips as he savored the contentment he hadn’t felt

recollect exactly-it seemed like an eternity since his sister’s tragic death in at fire thirteen years ago. Cherise had rekindled in him the idea that

smile on his face, he