Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 997 Unyielding Embrace

After pronouncing those words, he firmly clasped Cherise’s shoulders, guiding her into the car with purpose, and followed suit, enveloping her in his embrace as they settled inside the vehicle.

Throughout the journey, Cherise hurled curses at him, her anger simmering beneath the surface like a tempestuous sea.

Her ire stemmed from Damien’s confining of her freedom and his inexplicable failure to offer an explanation.

Why, she pondered, did he not clarify if he was facing difficulties?

Why did he remain silent if the situation did not align with Sebastian’s depiction?

Given her current feeling f

explanation he provided.

him, he should have known that she would unquestionably believe any

Yet, he uttered not a single word of clarification.

Did he truly lack an explanation, or did he feel absolved of the obligation to offer one?

What, she questioned, did he perceive her as?

An object?

A pet?

Or perhaps merely a plaything devoid of memories, past, or the capacity for independent thought?

In truth, she harbored doubt regarding Sebastian’s assertions concerning their relationship.

Her instinctual response to Sebastian was repulsive, while her innate connection lay with Damien.

Furthermore, she entertained the notion that the version of herself devoid of memories held affection. for Damien.

entangled with Damien

ceaseless internal conflict, she

from Damien, a familiar

same Cherise you once knew,” she confessed, her voice

embody a clarity that discerns between love and hatred,” she continued, her

of those

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exhaled a deep sigh. “Let us part ways, Damien,” she murmured, her words weighted

me, we shall dissolve our union,” she implored.

tightened his grip on her arm. “I refuse,”

what right do you oppose my decision?” she questioned, her tone laced

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steely determination. “I swore an oath never to let you slip away from me in this lifetime,” he asserted, his

does your vow hold for me?” Cherise challenged, her voice tinged with defiance.

declared, her words brimming with a newfound sense of

who would relinquish all for love!

he regarded her with

Cherise was a

in affirmation. “Yes,

dangerous glint flickered in Damien’s eyes, his expression inscrutable

crimson lips

affection.

the kiss reached its conclusion, he seized her with force, his teeth harshly sinking into her te

flesh.

of sweetness and blood filled Cherise’s mouth, the sharp