Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 404 Seaside Villa

“I’m going to start by seeking revenge on Raymond for what he did to my parents. Then, I’ll do everything in my power to bring down the people who helped him, even if it means sacrificing myself. If you no longer want me, I’ll be with my parents in heaven.”

Cherise was shocked and quickly covered his mouth. “You… stop with all this nonsense!”

Damien smiled softly and kissed her hand. “My dear, I cannot imagine my life without

you.”

He held Cherise in his arms, gently kissing her, reflecting her determined and unwavering gaze. “I have been contemplating this for quite some time.”

“I have come to realize… I cannot live without you any longer.”

The man leaned in and whispered softly into Cherise’s ear. “If you are wondering whether I despise your uncle… well, I used to.”

“For the past thirteen years, I have harbored resentment towards the man who took my parents away, kidnapped my sister, and forced me to pretend to be sick.”

“But when I discovered that he started the fire to ensure you received the necessary treatment, my hatred diminished.”

“As time went on, I realized that if you despised your uncle because of me, you would choose me over him and stay… I made up my mind to let go of that hatred.”

stood there, completely taken aback, her eyes fixed on

herself speechless, unsure

had never opened up to her in such a profound way. The sincerity in his gaze was undeniable, leaving her with absolute certainty that he had no intention of letting her go,

But…

around, burying her face into

then let’s not part

with kisses. “Let’s leave the past behind

and I… cannot

future… we still have a long time ahead of

a child. “How

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have endured thirteen years of ridicule, pretending to

make it a twenty-year- arrangement with interest. Spend twenty years with me first, and consider it settling the

rather amusing. “What kind of math is this?”

an endearing term as he looked at her. “is that a

husky voice, along with his adorable expression, left

and shrugged, smiling. “Alright, I

her chin and kissed her lips. “Perfect! We

smile, he suggested, “This place is a seaside paradise. I have a villa nearby that I haven’t stayed in yet. How about we

remembered that