Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 678 Can We Still Make It Work?

A soft chuckle escaped from his lips, his breath tickling her ear. “I’ll take care of everything.” he whispered.

Cherise was taken aback. This was not what she had intended when she kissed him!

Damien had made it clear that he didn’t like verbal gratitude, so in a moment of impulsiveness, she tiptoed and kissed his lips.

But this sudden turn of events was beyond anything she could have expected.

Cherise struggled to express her thoughts. “I didn’t mean that I didn’t, I…”

“Shh,” the man chuckled lightly, his tongue tracing a delicate path along her earlobe. “I understand.”

Did he really understand? No, clearly he didn’t!

Taking a deep breath, Cherise carefully chose her words, ready to continue her explanation, but then-

“Uh-!” A sensual moan escaped her lips.

“Once you’re in, there’s no way out,” he declared, his voice laced with a hint of playful dominance.

The curtains in the house were drawn, casting a suggestive glow in the dim room as slivers of sunlight streamed through the gaps.

himself all of it reminded Cherise of the time five years ago at Lenoir Manor. He was always so unpredictable.

how he had spent those

years. “You…”

around Damien’s neck, Cherise whispered, “Were there any other

as he dismissed it, saying, “Other women? Seriously?

turned into a subtle blush as she realized her question hadn’t landed as expected. Closing her eyes, she felt an

astonishing that his desire for her remained so intense even after five years

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that he had

someone else’s story, she would wholeheartedly cheer them on, urging them

breath, she held him close, whispering, “Hey, do you think… do you think we could still

met her lips with a gentle kiss. “As long as you’re open to it,” he

she asked, her voice tinged with doubt.

gaze held hers, unwavering. “Then I’ll show you, step

began to set, Damien joined Cherise at

He patiently waited at the gate while Cherise entered the kindergarten to pick

was greeted by a wave of excited parents, their curiosity piqued by

young mother exclaimed, her voice filled with awe, “Wow, Ms. Shaw, is that husband? He’s

told us you were a single

your

on your own!” said another, her eyes wide with surprise. “But your