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 the man before her, her face displaying

brief moment, she found herself speechless, unsure of

such a profound way. The sincerity in his gaze was undeniable, leaving her with absolute certainty

But…

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

then let’s not part

her tightly, showering her with kisses. “Let’s leave the past behind us.”

and I… cannot

we still have a long time ahead

a child. “How about we

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have endured thirteen years of ridicule, pretending to be blind

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

“What kind of math is this?”

rarely used such an endearing term as

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

resist and shrugged, smiling. “Alright, I promise.”

her lips. “Perfect! We have a deal.”

place is a seaside paradise. I have a villa nearby

that there