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.

the moment, the man himself all of it reminded Cherise of the time

couldn’t help but wonder how

years. “You…”

Damien’s neck, Cherise whispered, “Were there any other women in your life during the last five years?”

dismissed it, saying, “Other women? Seriously? I’ve been saving all the good stuff just for you. Can’t you

blush as she realized her question hadn’t landed as expected. Closing her eyes, she felt an unexpected

remained so intense even after five years had passed.

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unbelievable that he had managed

them to pursue true

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

gentle kiss. “As long as you’re

I’m not?” she asked, her voice tinged

“Then I’ll show you,

joined Cherise at the kindergarten gate, ready to

the excited chatter of children. He patiently waited at the gate while Cherise entered

was greeted by a wave of

filled with awe, “Wow, Ms. Shaw, is that husband?

always told us you were a

your

really thought you were raising Soren on your own!” said another, her eyes wide with surprise. “But your husband… he’s