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

family comes to see me, then you can stop searching

Lennon nodded. “Alright.”

Lennon frantically went out of his way to inform the Lenoir

had passed, then two, and even a week turned into two, but the Lenoir family remained

good to Damien; he’s been

Lennon turned to find Cherise

A man whistled and approached him, saying, “I never thought that in my lifetime,

disdainful look. “Where

nodded toward the balcony with a slight nod of his head. “She

her out to the balcony right after it

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a disapproving glance and walked onto the balcony.

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

and wanted to carry her

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

not to. Both of you can stay here tonight. Whatever needs sorting

his brow, pondered momentarily, and carried Cherise to