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.

the backpack, hurried over, and took Cherise’s hand,

Cherise sensed a

lady believed she bore the brunt

hand holding hers and offered a reassuring smile. “It’s not

“Ms. Shaw.”

Cherise prepared to depart, another young woman rose, holding her

smile “I’m Emma

Balance: 210+ 276

= 1 Pearls

984 Campus

at her, already disinclined

smile, swiftly posing her question.

to excruciating pain under the guise of acting in his best interest,” Emma articulated, her

promiscuous inclinations while effortlessly resolving the crisis

of these perspectives do

and seemingly impartial words thinly veiled disdain for

his brow. “Are you

seizing Blake’s arm and shaking her head. “This is Emma… we shouldn’t

and extended an apology to Cherise. “I’ll

a faint smile touching her lips. “No way