Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 984 Campus Intrigue

That individual’s resounding voice seized the entire library’s attention, focusing it squarely on Cherise.

The once tranquil library instantly morphed into a bustling marketplace filled with whispers, discreet snickers, and open mockery.

Amidst this cacophony, Cherise heard every word.

She pressed her lips together, her hands clenched tightly by her side.

While she had always maintained the belief that she shouldn’t heed the words of others and knew she shouldn’t allow the gossipmongers to affect her, the unpleasant voices stirred a deep rage within her.

After all, ignoring such matters entirely was an impossible feat, wasn’t it?

“Let’s go.”

Blake took a decisive step forward without uttering another word, positioning himself protectively in front of Cherise. He then turned to the girl with twin ponytails and inquired, “Is there a back exit here?”

The girl was taken aback by the unfolding scene before her.

Upon hearing Blake’s query, she snapped back to reality, nodding vigorously. “Yes, yes, there is! I know where it is!”

With that, she instinctively attempted to gather her belongings, hesitating as she clutched her backpack.

her resolve, she dropped the backpack, hurried over, and took Cherise’s hand, apologizing

Cherise sensed a profound

young lady believed she bore the brunt of

hers and offered a

“Ms. Shaw.”

depart, another young woman

“I’m Emma

Balance: 210+ 276

= 1 Pearls

984 Campus Intrigue

at her, already disinclined

swiftly posing her question. “Ms. Shaw, what do you think

him to excruciating pain under the guise of acting in his best interest,” Emma articulated, her tone measured and seemingly impartial, yet subtly laden with disdain for Cherise,

are indulging in your promiscuous inclinations while effortlessly resolving

do you

demeanor and seemingly impartial words thinly veiled

his brow. “Are you asking for

ponytails, Emma, swiftly intervened, seizing Blake’s arm and shaking her head. “This is

extended an apology to Cherise. “I’ll guide you

barricading all exits, a faint