Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 983 Blake’s Affection

So… Such was the perception others held of her–flirtatious, seductive, feigning innocence, and repulsive.

Confronted with these unfounded allegations, Cherise harbored no anger, merely finding them absurd.

The time for wrath had passed when she had already elucidated the situation with Sebastian to Damien.

Now, confronted with these accusations, she couldn’t help but find them bemusing.

There were too many who blindly trailed the crowd, too many who propagated rumors.

What mattered to these individuals, who had never even crossed paths with her, about her relationship with Damien, lifestyle, or character?

With a deep breath, she cast the magazine aside and turned her gaze, only to find Blake fixedly staring in a particular direction.

She furrowed her brow, trailing his gaze–towards a young female student.

Innocent and charming, adorned with large glasses and double ponytails, she emitted a cute and pure aura.

With brisk steps, she approached the desk diagonally across from them, deftly retrieving a thermos from her backpack and rising to pour water.

From Cherise and Blake’s vantage point, they could admire her lovely profile.

Blake sat beside Cherise, silently observing her, his admiration and fondness evident in his

gaze.

often mentioned visiting

found herself dragged by an enamored teenager to see the object of his

gaze, the girl completed pouring water and made her

she glanced at him and spoke, “Have you been busy lately? I haven’t seen you in a few days.”

to reply but his

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Blake’s Affection

his unease, Cherise swiftly interjected, “He sustained an injury a few days ago and has been recuperating. It’s not

girl regarded Blake with surprise, concern knitting her brows. “You were

his words stumbling, “It’s

as you’re

lips forming a subtle

candies, noting there were

a sweet treat for Blake daily, eagerly

return?

of youthful affection sparked a tinge

you… his

love as exquisite as the moment, the young woman beside her interjected.

You…

eyes with the girl, who remarked. “You’re gorgeous.

gracefully turned and departed.

to his feet, his urgency palpable.

his voice resonated throughout the library, seizing the attention of all