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.”

there, completely taken aback, her eyes fixed on the man before

moment, she found herself speechless, unsure of how to react.

his gaze was undeniable, leaving her with absolute certainty that he

But…

her cheeks, and she turned around, burying her face into Damien’s chest. “1… I don’t want to leave

let’s not

her tightly, showering her with kisses. “Let’s leave the

and I… cannot change

we still have a long time

like a child. “How

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ridicule, pretending to be blind

about, as payback, you tolerate me for thirteen years? Let’s make it a twenty-year- arrangement with interest. Spend twenty years with me first, and

“What kind of

rarely used such an endearing term as he

husky voice, along with his adorable expression, left Cherise completely defenseless.

couldn’t resist and shrugged, smiling. “Alright, I

her

a seaside paradise. I have a villa nearby that I haven’t stayed in yet. How about we go there now?”

was momentarily surprised, then remembered that there was