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

Cherise opened the door, he looked up with deep-set and unfathomable eyes. However, those eyes immediately crinkled with delight

“You’re awake.”

deep and

and nodded. “Yes, I’m

me home last night?”

waved his hand. “Come here.”

him tentatively and sat on

her and kissed her cheek. “Of course,

home?”

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lips again. “Where is

answered Lucy’s phone sounded young.

when Rodey called him

call Mr. Staber yet.

What if…

the study. She wanted to ask Damien

the couch when I arrived.” Damien gently smoothed the messy strands near her temple. He kissed her cheek softly. “But the manager at New World Restaurant said Lennon had carried Lucy off.”

I knew it.

frowned. “I knew it was

confession. How dare he then show

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

He deserves it!

But…