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.

Damien reminded her to get enough rest and be the

the fate of this

hesitated for a while, and

“Are you okay?”

the other end of the phone swiftly responded, “I’m okay.”

her lips and hesitated.

her thoughts as waves of emotions paralyzed her, yet not a

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escaped her lips.

wedding at the New World Restaurant yesterday, Cherise and Damien discovered themselves in a state of wordless uncertainty, unsure of what to say to one

“How’s your hand?”

on the other end of the

“It’s okay.”

you at the hospital?”

“Yes,”

I come see

“Not now…”

“Okay.”

need some

“Okay.”

the bed as if all her energy had

door of the hospital room was pushed open.

Mandy entered.

“Lulu…”

tears as soon as she

walked over, hugged Cherise, and said gently. “If you want to cry, just

told me

to tears profusely by

don’t know what