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.

the time five years ago

couldn’t help but wonder how

years. “You…”

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

caught him off guard. A faint sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead as he dismissed it, saying, “Other women? Seriously? I’ve been saving all the good stuff just for you. Can’t

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

his desire for her remained so intense

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he had managed to

them to pursue true love and

breath, she held him close, whispering, “Hey, do you think… do you think we could still make it work?”

her lips with a gentle kiss. “As long as you’re open

asked, her voice

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

the sun began to set, Damien joined Cherise at

He patiently waited at

she stepped inside, she was greeted by a wave of

voice filled with awe, “Wow, Ms. Shaw, is that

told us you were a single

your

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

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