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

lip, held Charisa’s hand and was at a

parents had both made great sacrifices for

Damien was genuinely willing to

a glimmer of hope

after leaving the hospital

want to meet?”

“Okay,”

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agreed to meet at

lan the last time she

of coffee

felt an eerie sense of familiarity upon returning here.

her coffee, Damien

seen him for a

had lost weight and looked noticeably worn

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suit neatly while his face was adorned with light stubble.

croaked out her

affection.

first time Cherise heard him call

“Hmm.”

head a little, trying to muster her radiant

couldn’t