Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 635 A Scoundrel Like Me

Cherise furrowed her brow and looked up at Damien. “Mr. Lenoir,” she began, “I understand your eagerness and fondness for pierogis, but could you please wait outside? This kitchen is quite cramped with you around.”

Damien responded with a frown and quietly retreated to a corner. “I’ll stand over here then.”

Cherise sighed. “When I said that, I meant for you to leave. It’s still very cramped with you. standing there.”

Despite her words, the man shook his head. “I want to stay.”

“Are there wild animals in my living room?” Cherise asked in exasperation. “Can’t you wait there?”

“I…” Damien pursed his lips. “I want to learn how to make pierogis.”

Cherise was at a loss for words. What’s so complicated about making pierogis?!

“Mr. Lenoir, there’s no secret to making pierogis.” She took a deep breath. “Moreover, considering your status, countless individuals would gladly prepare pierogis for you if you wish to eat them. There’s no need for you to learn.”

And you certainly don’t need to be causing a commotion here!

learn to make them myself. I enjoy eating pierogis prepared by the woman I love. Therefore, I

made.”

into the pot, she responded without thinking, “I

have misspoken. Hence, she quickly cleared her throat as her face flushed. “In any case, just

of Damien’s lips. The man gazed at her back, and his voice was inexplicably tender. “Cherise.”

and was afraid he would see her flushed face. She lowered her

leave. Instead,

and his voice was low and

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asked me to leave?

The last time…

to

her lip. “You

man’s hand subtly moved to her waist as he attempted to pull her into an embrace. “Only a scoundrel like me would have lost you for

she stood before the hot stove. She didn’t want him to see her blushing or make too much noise for the children to hear. She could only bite her lips. “Damien

my mommy.” A child’s crisp voice rang from the

quickly reached out to push Damien’s hand away. “Get

out!”