Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 561 Still The Same

Shortly after settling down, a waiter served their dishes.

Damien reclined comfortably in his plush chair, a smile playing on his lips as he surveyed the spread before him.

It was evident that Syatt had gone to great lengths to cater to Cherise’s preferences. Otherwise, the table’s array of dishes wouldn’t have perfectly aligned with her taste.

This realization prompted Damien to glance at Cherise with a subtle smile. He asked Syatt, “Did you prepare all of Cherise’s favorite dishes?”

“Absolutely!”

Syatt looked very pleased with himself. “I’ve even bribed the hospital staff to slowly discover Dr. Shaw’s favorite food.”

Damien nodded. He shifted his gaze to Cherise and remarked, “I’m surprised your preferences are still the same after all these years, Dr. Shaw.”

The underlying implication in his words wasn’t lost on Cherise.

Her face paled.

She understood that Damien had intentionally said it to ridicule her previous assertion at the Mexican restaurant that he didn’t know her.

She conceded that she hadn’t changed much in the past five years and hadn’t put on a facade in front of Damien in the past.

She had only made that statement to put some distance between them.

It unexpectedly became a tool for Damien to taunt her.

The woman coughed lightly. “I’m quite hungry. I’ll start eating.”

With her ex-husband and current suitor seated across from her, it would be a lie if Cherise said she didn’t feel uncomfortable.

mask her discomfort was to focus

began eating, disregarding any pretense of decorum.

He sighed softly, “You look so attractive even when you’re eating, Dr.

Damien was dumbstruck.

frowned and glanced at the man beside him.

Despite Damien being Cherise’s ex-husband, Syatt seemed more infatuated

eating. He casually asked, “How

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watched Cherise eat with a smile on his face. He said beamingly. Tve had a weak heart since I was young I underwent a heart transplant surgery six months ago, personally led by

months and was only discharged just

Shaw

at Damien smugly. “Dr. Shaw and I spent a lot of

“Cough, cough?”

nearly choked on her

smiled faintly and slid a napkin towards Cherise. “So, are you aware of my history with

shook his

us for lunch to

“I did

He looked up at Cherise, who

“But why don’t we go

for me to discuss my past with Dr Shaw in front of her. I’m afraid I might stir up painful

finished her meal yet. We can’t disturb her

and agreed. He stood and addressed Cherise. “Dr. Shaw, enjoy your meal and take your time. We’ll step outside for a chat

the two men had already risen and departed together

Cherise was flabbergasted

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