Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 808 Gwenn Went To Tristan

“Do you want me to give you face? What good will that do? Will your ‘face’ bring my Mom and Dad back or keep Cherry’s mom safe? Come on, Tris!”

Silence hung heavy, punctuated by Tristan’s stunned blink. He knew Damien wouldn’t be easy, but this? Not even a sliver of consideration?

Meanwhile, Maeve, perched on the sofa, arched an eyebrow. “Hey, Dame, give the guy a break. Tristan’s practically begging. Don’t be so mean.”

Damien’s laugh was like a cold wind. His eyes, once warm, turned into glaciers. “What if it was YOU he was pleading for? Would you cave just because Tris pulled this act? Would you let Raymond walk just because he’s on his knees?”

Maeve, with pursed lips, shook her head. “I wouldn’t agree, but I wouldn’t ice him out like this either.”

Tristan knew his cousins clung to the past, just like him. He couldn’t forget how his dad, Raymond, carved up his eye with a knife all those years ago.

Taking a deep breath, he glanced at Damien and asked, “Can I go in?”

Damien nodded.

and nudged the

his face displaying

down his face in an instant.

didn’t reach his eyes. “Surprised I dropped by? I have news for

turns out he’s yours. Guess what? They got kicked out

hitched, fear trembling through

She’s already planning with her gossip squad how to spend your money once you kick the bucket. As for me,

began to sob uncontrollably, his eyes pleading with

day you took my eye five years ago, you should’ve known I wouldn’t be playing the obedient son. I’ve done what I had to do

out, rose with an icy demeanor, and

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Tristan kept his silence with Damien. He simply turned and