Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 682 Bearing The Lenoir Or Shaw’s Name?

“Just so you know, my Mommy isn’t married to Mr. Lenoir yet,” Soren declared firmly. “Since that’s the case, we can only use our mother’s surname. Even if they get married, changing our names isn’t mandatory!”

A slight scoff escaped his lips. “I haven’t known anyone but my mother since I was born. I’ve only known Mr. Lenoir for less than a month and refuse to change my name for a man I barely know! Let’s put this discussion to rest.”

Maeve was caught off guard, unsure of how to respond. “But…”

“If you insist on bringing this up again, we might have to consider jumping off the plane!” Soren threatened, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

Maeve was surprised by his strong reaction.

Observing the two children, Damien exhaled a sigh of resignation. “Maeve, please stop bringing this up again.”

With that, he moved to Serafina’s side and joined her in watching the clouds drift by.

Maeve felt a pang of disappointment. Her suggestion was solely intended for Damien’s benefit. Ideally, if Soren and Serafina had reconciled with their own biological father, they should have recognized their lineage and at least allowed people to know that they belonged to the Lenoir family.

However, not only did Cherise and the children reject her proposal, but even Damien. declined!

“It’s alright,” Charles said, taking her hand. “Damien and Cherise have their own reasons. They have their own lives, and we shouldn’t interfere.”

Maeve pursed her lips, leaning against Charles’s chest in disappointment. “If Dad and Mom were here, they would have said the same thing.”

Charles said gently, covering

longstanding resentment between Cherise and Damien stems from the previous

finally falling silent.

finally touching down at the Adania airport at two o’clock in

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dressed in jeans and a white T-shirt

stood at the exit with several

emerged, he quickly directed

bed while others handled the luggage.

knelt down and asked Serafina, “Little princess, would you like

lit up as she gazed at Cherise. “Mommy, that

Cherise replied with

the little one’s

finally relented. He turned to

Serafina was already perched upon the burly bodyguard’s shoulders.

the man carefully steadied himself, his hands firmly supporting Serafina’s back. “Hold on tight,

little girl’s joyous laughter

a while, he turned to Damien and said, “I want