Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 285 The Dilemma

“Lucy and her father are close. If Mr. Staber dislikes you, your relationship with Lucy is over!”

Rodney was taken by surprise. He did not expect the usually absent-minded Cherise to understand the situation so well.

He pursed his lips. “Sure, I’ll wait for your news,”

After hanging up, Cherise got out of bed and went to the bathroom. She pondered on the matter as she washed her face.

If I’m not mistaken, I drank with Lucy last night.

Lucy drank a lot. I did the same, too.

I don’t remember how I got back.

Cherise looked down at her nicely buttoned pajamas.

Could Damien have carried me home last night?

Who else is patient enough to help me change into my pajamas?

She was warmed by the thought and headed to the study.

The morning light shone in from the window behind Damien, surrounding him with a golden

halo.

sat down comfortably, reading

with deep-set and unfathomable eyes. However, those eyes

“You’re awake.”

deep and charming.

and nodded.

me

waved his hand.

approached him tentatively and sat on

kissed her cheek. “Of course,

home?”

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again. “Where is Lucy? Last

answered Lucy’s phone

annoyed when Rodey called him Mr.

dare to call

What if…

was why Cherise came to the study. She wanted to ask Damien about what happened last

the messy strands near her temple. He kissed her cheek softly. “But the manager at New World Restaurant said Lennon

I knew it.

knew it was

because he rejected her love confession. How dare he then show up and carry her

my call. He has no right to get angry about Rodney mistaking

He deserves it!

But…