Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 202 Damien Felt Powerless

Cherise sprawled over the table and pried. “What kind of bet was it?”

“A.. heartbreaking one.”

Lennon closed his eyes, and the memories from twelve years ago flooded back to him.

A young boy stood on the third-floor balcony, grinning at him. “Do you think that after I jump from here, no one from the Lenoir family will come to check on me?”

Troubled by his adoption by the Lenoir family, Lennon shook his head. “No way.”

“Us adopted kids get ignored. You’re their biological child; they can’t be indifferent to your safety.”

That year, Lennon was determined that once he found his real family, he would find love and warmth. He firmly believed that all family members cared for one another.

“Let’s bet.”

The fourteen-year-old boy turned to Lennon, the wind lifting his white shirt, making him look lonely and frail.

we betting on?”

one from the Lenoir family comes to see me, then you can stop searching

Lennon nodded. “Alright.”

actually took the plunge. Lennon frantically went out of his way to inform the Lenoir

and even a week turned into two, but the Lenoir family remained indifferent

memories made Lennon sigh softly. “Be good to

met silence, Lennon turned to

down from the balcony, he spotted. a figure in black. A man whistled

him a disdainful look.

with a slight nod of

her out to the balcony right after

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disapproving glance and walked

soundly. Her long eyelashes concealed her eyes, exuding beautiful grace. Damien sighed, wiped

to carry her back to the

the door. “It’s quite late; are you taking her back now?”

it’s best not to. Both of you can stay here tonight. Whatever needs sorting out can wait

his brow, pondered momentarily, and carried Cherise to