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…”

his chin on her head, savoring the scent of her hair. “You know, those who aimed to harm Maeve and me were lurking around, with or without you

fallen ill and your uncle hadn’t done what he

a child could see it. But if her Uncle Elvis really did those things to

ever come to terms with this painful

her uncle for what he

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

were all tangled up. With a deep breath, her voice shook as she said,

dear…”

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sniffled, her thoughts veering toward a topic she couldn’t quite articulate. Divorce seemed impossible to broach, even though

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

those endearing names?” Damien retorted with a hint

eyes. “It’s okay. You don’t have to

‘my dear’ whenever

gazed at

life, I won’t marry anyone else besides you. If you decide to leave. I won’t stop you. I promise