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.

the former Cherise could have been entangled with Damien amidst

the ceaseless internal conflict, she

surrendered to the enigmatic warmth that radiated from Damien, a

you once knew,” she confessed, her voice tinged

love and hatred,” she continued, her words trailing

of those emotions, I cannot remain

Balance:

1 Coins

92 + 0

1 Pearls

997 Unyielding Embrace

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she exhaled a deep sigh. “Let

we shall dissolve our union,” she implored.

grip on her arm. “I refuse,”

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

have begun as a transaction and later entangled with my

that chapter has long been

eyes narrowed, his voice carrying a steely determination. “I swore an oath never to let you slip away from me in this lifetime,” he asserted, his words echoing with an

does your vow hold for me?” Cherise challenged, her

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

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

regarded her

the former Cherise was a woman governed solely by her emotions, devoid of reason

in affirmation. “Yes, she

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

drew near, capturing her crimson lips in a fervent

affection.

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

flesh.

of sweetness and blood filled Cherise’s mouth, the sharp pain causing her brow to furrow