Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 823 Learning From Romance Novels

Beckham removed his coat and tossed it into the trash can.

Cherise had a restful sleep and didn’t dream throughout the night. When she woke up the next day, it was already past ten.

Yawning, she got out of bed and realized that no one was beside her. She pouted and went to freshen up. As she picked up her phone to call Damien, she received a call from Zachary.

“Why are you calling so early?” Cherise asked, answering the call without checking the time.

Zachary sounded amused and exasperated. “My dear, it’s almost eleven o’clock. How is this early? How long did you sleep?”

Cherise was astonished. She glanced at the time before sheepishly smacking her forehead. “Um, what’s up?”

“Something is definitely up.” Zachary Miles sighed. “Lyra just called me, saying she’s waiting for me at city

hall

“What is she doing at

to

and said, “Didn’t

pursed her lips and asked Zachary solemnly, “Did you say something that made

the engagement because I thought she was acceptable. But after experiencing her devotion all this time, she truly moved me. I sincerely

in astonishment. She had never heard Zachary talk about his feelings for a

“Did you call me because this is your first relationship, and you don’t know what to do?”

guessed it. Why are you making fun of

worried that I don’t like her enough, constantly thinking I see her as a substitute. No matter what I say, she interprets it negatively and insists on divorcing me. So, I have no choice but to turn to you. I’m afraid I’ll say

“Do you

silly as her. People of the same kind

common ground,