Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 679 Soren’s Uncomfortable Hugs

“Yes,” she confirmed, a faint blush warming her cheeks.

“I knew it!” Soren exclaimed, strutting forward with a puffed-out chest and a mischievous glint in his eyes. “My irresistible charm simply cannot be resisted.”

Cherise couldn’t help but chuckle at her son’s newfound confidence. However, the ladies. were admiring his father’s handsome features, not his own.

“When did you become so close to him?” Soren inquired, his lips pursed in playful suspicion.

Cherise mirrored his expression, her mind racing.

Could she tell him… it had been after a whirlwind afternoon today?

Of course, she had to maintain her image as a responsible parent. “We’re not close,” she said with a slight smile, “he just insisted on coming.”

Soren snorted, clearly unconvinced.

Cherise cleared her throat. “By the way, Soren, I have something to tell you.”

Soren raised an eyebrow, “What is it? Did you lose your job?”

surprised by his question. She couldn’t believe how wise he was, as

breath, she pursed her lips and announced, “Not exactly. I’m taking

expression remained indifferent. “Oh, okay. A free trip is always welcome, especially if

chimed in, “Does Adania have Disneyland?”

an amusement

there lots of

daughter. “Sera dear, there’s more to life than just amusement parks and pigeons. Adania has

Serafina jumped up and down.

a sidelong glance and muttered You’re so easily

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of the kindergarten, laughter

child on each side. A warm feeling of happiness and pride slowly

such a capable woman, nurturing the hopes

hug Cherise, but Soren quickly stepped between them. “Hold on,” he declared, “you can’t hug my Mommy yet,

I…”

his sentence, Damien knelt down and hugged him. “I know. To hug your

warm embrace left Soren speechless,

the little boy protested, “Let go of me! I don’t want your hug!