Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 518 A Mother’s Sacrifice

Cherise’s jaw gnawed, and her fists clenched tightly..

“Mom…,” she began.

She was willing to relinquish her identity, resentment, and possessions for her well-being.

Because she loved Damien, her mother chose to accept him despite his father’s atrocities.

Cherise closed her eyes as warmth and sorrow swirled in her heart.

Charisa had truly devoted her entire existence.

The first half of her life was lived for Beckham.

The second half…

“Compose yourself.”

Zachary inhaled deeply and turned to leave.

Cherise remained in the hospital room.

She leaned against the headboard, her gaze fixed on the distant pale wall. Her heart swelled with emotion.

Surprisingly, she reflected on the recent kindness bestowed upon her by her parents.

The tenderness Damien displayed during this time lingered vividly in her mind.

After a while, she opened her eyes and reached for her phone.

The most recent call log was from Damien.

get

of

a while, and finally sent a message

“Are you okay?”

man on the other end of the phone swiftly responded,

pursed her lips and hesitated.

as waves of emotions paralyzed her, yet not a single

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escaped her lips.

their enchanting wedding at the New World Restaurant yesterday, Cherise and Damien discovered themselves in a

“How’s your hand?”

pause, the man on the other end of the phone

“It’s okay.”

you at the

“Yes,”

I come

“Not now…”

“Okay.”

some quiet time.”

“Okay.”

her eyes and slumped against the bed as if all her energy had been drained after

the hospital room

Mandy entered.

“Lulu…”

up in tears as soon as she saw Lucy.

over, hugged Cherise, and said gently.

told me

was brought to tears profusely by her friend’s

don’t know what to do…“