Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 519 Farewell

“This too shall pass.”

Lucy gently patted her back and sighed deeply, “Everything always does.”

“Cherry, it’s up to you whether the grudges from previous generations should affect your feelings. for Damien, Lucy said.

In the days that followed, Damien respectfully kept his distance from Cherise.

She underwent surgery, faced nightmares alone, and visited Charisa – all alone.

“Cherry,” Charisa said, leaning against her bed’s headboard and smiling. “Don’t let my issues affect your life.”

“Mom…”

Cherise’s mind wandered as she gazed out the window. “I have been absent from your life for nineteen years.”

“In your future, too, I’ll remain absent.”

“Your dad is no different – he’s not one to take care of others.”

“Acknowledging him requires dividing your attention, and it’s not glamorous.”

“So, Cherry,” Charisa lowered her gaze, looked intently at Cherise, and said gravely, “I suggest you…”

“Consider this period of your life as a dream.”

Damien must stay away from Maeve.”

bit her lip, held Charisa’s hand and

had both made great

thought that Damien was genuinely willing

there was still a glimmer of hope for

after leaving

want to meet?”

“Okay,”

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and Damien agreed to meet at her

lan the last time she was

a cup of coffee

felt an eerie sense of familiarity upon

she had finished her coffee, Damien

him for

lost weight and looked noticeably worn

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suit neatly while his face was adorned with light stubble.

with obsidian eyes and croaked out

affection.

was the first time Cherise heard him call her with such a

“Hmm.”

raised her head a little, trying to muster

she couldn’t