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’ evident

ceaseless internal conflict, she yearned for resolution.

that radiated from Damien, a familiar and foreign warmth enveloping her in its embrace. “Damien,” she breathed

same Cherise you once knew,” she

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

depth of those emotions, I cannot remain

Balance:

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1 Pearls

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

shall dissolve our union,”

his grip on her arm.

his unwavering gaze as she reopened her eyes. “By what right do you oppose my decision?” she questioned, her tone laced

transaction and later entangled

that chapter has long

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

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

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

refuse to be the woman who would relinquish all for love! I possess reason and intellect,” she asserted boldly, her conviction

her with an

was a

pursed her lips, nodding in affirmation. “Yes,

glint flickered in Damien’s eyes, his

he drew near, capturing her crimson lips

affection.

reached its conclusion, he seized her

flesh.

mouth, the sharp pain causing her brow to