Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 403 Apart From My Family, You’re The Kindest To Me

After finishing vomiting and regaining her composure, Cherise slumped against the car door. She accepted the water Damien handed her and began rinsing her mouth.

“Feeling better now?”

“Mm.” She looked at him, still slightly annoyed.

Damien nodded and settled her down on a rocky patch by the seaside. Cherise observed the sea at noon for the first time.

The distant coastline stood out against the clear sky, and the sea and sky blended seamlessly in various shades of blue, creating a tranquil panorama. By the sea, the gentle breeze offered a sense of comfort.

He embraced her from behind, allowing her to rest against his chest. “Let me guess why our lovely and gentle Mrs. Lenoir was crying.

“Probably because she believes that if she hadn’t made that impulsive decision and fallen ill back then, her uncle wouldn’t have resorted to such wicked acts to gather the money needed for her treatment. That way, my sister and I wouldn’t be in this mess, right?”

Cherise’s heart sank, and she bit her lip, nodding in silence. In the end, she felt responsible for everything.

What right or entitlement did she have to be by Damien’s side, enjoying his kindness and affection, when his tragic life was primarily her fault?

“But…”

know, those who aimed to harm Maeve and me were lurking around, with or without you in the

your uncle hadn’t done what he did, my sister

was so obvious that even a child could see it. But if her Uncle

could she ever come to terms with this

her uncle for what he did

had lost that right after what her uncle had done to him

breath, her voice shook as she said,

dear…”

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a topic she couldn’t quite articulate. Divorce seemed impossible to broach, even though it was on her mind. Her nose and eyes stung as tears flowed uncontrollably.

to leave Damien; he was her source of joy and the cornerstone of her life.

you stop using those endearing names?” Damien retorted with a hint of bitterness in his

eyes. “It’s okay. You don’t

you ‘my dear’

close and gazed at

else besides you. If you decide to leave.