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

a month, no one from the Lenoir family comes to see me, then you can stop searching for your real family and stay back in

Lennon nodded. “Alright.”

out of his way

even a week turned into two, but the Lenoir family

softly. “Be good to

words met silence, Lennon turned to find Cherise

man whistled

gave him a disdainful look. “Where is she?”

nod of his head. “She just dozed

to the balcony right after it

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disapproving glance and walked onto

young woman lay on the table, sleeping soundly. Her long eyelashes concealed her eyes, exuding beautiful grace. Damien sighed, wiped away her tear stains with his hand, and

wanted to carry her back to the

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

of you can stay here tonight. Whatever needs sorting out can wait until tomorrow.”

his brow, pondered momentarily, and carried Cherise to the master bedroom.