Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 397 A Scene From A Horror Movie

Damien gripped the steering wheel with one hand, his gaze fixed on the entrance of the place they were about to enter.

It turned out that she had spent the past thirteen years in this dreadful place.

He closed his eyes, feeling a pang of guilt. As her brother, he should have rushed here as soon as he heard about her.

But fear held him back.

What if he and his once beloved sister were now on diverging paths in life?

Leaning back in the plush leather seat, Damien felt weariness wash over him, his eyes still shut.

He used to be consumed by hatred, wanting nothing more than to sever ties with the world, the Lenoir family, and anyone who had caused harm to those he cared about.

But he never expected….

His grandfather’s decision that would turn his world upside down..

Lately, he had been sneaking back to the Lenoir Residence.

The old man’s words echoed in his mind.

“Your hesitation and wariness towards meeting Maeve show that you’ve changed…”

He let out a sigh..

“At least Elvis did one good thing in his life. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have Cherise, such a loving.

child.”

and reclined

time visiting Mandy’s

but it exuded an eerie

inside seemed dimmer than in ordinary houses. The windows were either covered with dark,

only source of light came from the swaying fixtures hanging

like a scene straight out of

1/3

over a

prefers having me stand before her so she can look

her fist silently.

was nothing short of horrifying.

through the main hall and ascended the stairs to the next floor.

was at the far end of the

“Mandy.”

reverberated through

to the source of the sound. It was a slender, middle-aged

study door and

‘Smack!”

anyone could react, the man swung his hand and mercilessly

face.

“Dad…”

head spinning. Tears welled up in

jaw. “DO NOT call me

raised his hand again.

but

a