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.

have been entangled with Damien amidst an arranged union resembling a transaction, compounded by her parents’

the ceaseless internal conflict, she

that radiated from Damien, a familiar and foreign warmth enveloping her in its

she confessed, her voice tinged with a

and hatred,” she continued, her words trailing like delicate whispers in the

comprehending the depth of those emotions, I cannot remain by your side,”

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the depths of her being, she exhaled a deep sigh. “Let us part ways,

we shall dissolve our union,”

and unyielding, tightened his grip on her arm. “I refuse,” he declared

met his unwavering gaze as she reopened her eyes. “By what right do you

marriage may have begun as a transaction and later entangled with my

has long

an oath never to let you slip away from me in this lifetime,” he asserted, his words echoing

me?” Cherise challenged,

Cherise of yesteryears!” she declared, her words brimming with a newfound sense of

refuse to be the woman who would relinquish all for love! I possess reason and

furrow formed on Damien’s brow as he regarded her

played on his lips. “Are you suggesting that the former Cherise was a woman governed solely by her emotions, devoid of reason and intellect?” he inquired, his voice laced with

in affirmation. “Yes, she admitted.

in Damien’s eyes, his expression inscrutable as he considered her re

capturing her crimson lips in a fervent kiss

affection.

as the kiss reached its conclusion, he seized her with force,

flesh.

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