Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 982 Venturing Out

Inhaling deeply, she rose from her seat, resolved to seek some fresh air.

She couldn’t continue to stagnate like this!

Remaining cooped up at home lost in her thoughts, felt suffocating, like a surefire path to insanity!

Frances furrowed her brow, voicing her concerns, “Madam, Mr. Lenoir advised against venturing out casually… it’s too risky outside…”

Cherise pursed her lips, glancing towards Blake perched on the second–floor railing, “But he’ll accompany me. That should be alright, right?”

Blake raised an eyebrow at the suggestion. “Going out?” he echoed before promptly leaping down from the second floor. “Sure!”

Ever since Cherise lost her memory, Damien had insisted she remain confined at home.

This directive also restricted Blake’s movements as her personal bodyguard.

After enduring prolonged periods indoors, he began to feel as though he were growing stagnant like mold creeping into the corners of his existence.

“Then let’s go!” Cherise exclaimed with a bright smile, her eyes sparkling as she hurried upstairs to change.

Frances interjected, standing in the doorway with arms outstretched, attempting to dissuade Cherise, “Perhaps it’s best if you reconsider, Madam… It’s too perilous outside…”

Frances seemed to believe that Cherise didn’t fully grasp the severity of the situation. With a deep breath, she proceeded, “Mr. Lenoir warned that numerous individuals are outside, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to mock and ridicule you. And others harbor ill intentions, seeking to cause you harm.”

“It’ll be fine, Frances. Perhaps many outside don’t even recognize me. Besides, with Blake by my side and nothing to hide, no one would dare to harm me

Cherise bypassed Frances and disappeared into

Damien’s selected attire, she chose a casual ensemble of navy blue overalls paired with a sunny yellow t–shirt. A white duckbill cap and short

reassured with a sunny disposition. “I’m just stepping out with

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Venturing Out

Blake’s hand. Together, they ventured out of the house, leaving Frances feeling powerless.

phone to inform Damien of Cherise’s

Mr.

can’t prevent them…”

on the other end of the line was engrossed in a meeting.

hearing Frances’s report, he furrowed his brow slightly. “Let

go.”

stay cooped up at home for long, and the extended confinement was undoubtedly taking its toll on

acquiescence, he promptly instructed Mr. Hampson to deploy additional personnel to monitor their

haunts?” he inquired as they stepped outside, Cherise relishing the fresh air and sunlight.

out was truly invigorating!

hesitated, then replied, “There’s a place I

eyes brightened. “Take me there!”

in agreement.

to the library at Adania University.

you enjoy reading?” she asked as