Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 549 Rekindled Sparks

“I remember…

A gentle smile graced Cherise’s face as she spoke to Damien, recalling a memory from five years ago. “Mr. Lenoir, your investment in my hometown was a kind gesture that earned my admiration and led me to dedicate myself to you completely.”

“Are you expecting the same devotion from me now, Mr. Lenoir, employing the same strategy as before?”

“No.”

Damien’s deep, dark eyes narrowed as he looked at Cherise intently. “I simply want to express that I am now fully and wholeheartedly devoted to you.”

A silence fell over the room.

Caught off guard, Cherise instinctively took a step back.

Five years had passed.

They had faced so many challenges together.

Yet, as Damien declared his devotion, her heart involuntarily quickened its pace.

Taking a deep breath, she tightly gripped the sleeve of her white coat.

After a moment, Cherise’s heart calmed

Damien noticed her flushed face, a smug smile playing on his lips.

her outward coldness, she was still affected

else would a mere declaration stir her, causing her cheeks to redden and her heart

such a

you mention that you had

“Let’s go.”

resonant voice brought Cherise

cleared her throat, composed herself,

The doors closed.

only Cherise and

scent made Cherise’s breathing falter.

turned away, hiding her flushed face, and began to scold herself.

hardly keep herself

1/2

in their parting, so why was she now

words?

she control

can’t you be a little stronger? She

be handsome, but there’s no future

sh*t

Shaw, we’ve arrived.”

voice resonated

up and realized they had reached their

deep breath and led Damien into the