Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 605 Owe You A Thank You

Before Jordyn could finish, Isaac covered her mouth with his hand. He gave Damien a reassuring smile. “Please disregard her, Mr. Lenoir. I am satisfied with my life. Lermille is in the past. Has your driver arrived? We should leave now.”

Damien noticed the determined look in Isaac’s eyes and decided not to push further. He reached for his phone, calling Mr. Kolson to arrange their departure.

As Isaac and Jordyn walked by, Damien discreetly slipped a card with his contact information into Jordyn’s pocket.

Later that night, after putting the children to bed, Cherise found Damien in his study.

She listened attentively as he recounted Jordyn’s outburst, then sighed. “Isaac’s hesitation is understandable. He owes his career to Dr. Lane, remember? She was his college mentor. He’s not unaware. He must have understood Jordyn’s implication today. Perhaps Dr. Lane was the culprit all along.”

Cherise leaned back, closing her eyes. “He’s a loyal man, sometimes to a fault. He was willing to take the blame for me two years ago, and now he’s protecting his mentor from the truth.”

had released that recording back then, ‘loyalty be damned,’ maybe this

and understanding. “But if

evident on her face. “We don’t all

He

eyes fixed on her. “Is that a compliment, Dr.

off guard, Cherise blushed and looked away. “Well,

or maybe she was too immersed in academia to consider all perspectives.

your

knew it wasn’t her voice, yet the

chills down Cherise’s spine. How would she have defended herself then, without Damien’s sharp mind and unwavering support? A warmth blossomed in her chest, a silent gratitude for his presence. He was her anchor, her shield

up at the starry sky and whispered,