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.

down comfortably, reading

deep-set and unfathomable eyes. However, those eyes immediately crinkled with delight the instant he recognized

“You’re awake.”

voice was deep

pursed her lips and nodded. “Yes, I’m awake.”

bring me home last

his hand. “Come here.”

tentatively and sat

kissed her cheek. “Of course, it was me. Who else would bring

home?”

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her lips again. “Where

phone

called him Mr. Staber and hung

call Mr.

What if…

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

the couch when I arrived.” Damien gently smoothed the messy strands near her temple. He

I knew it.

“I knew it was

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

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

He deserves it!

But…