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

the ceaseless internal conflict, she yearned for

Damien, a

you once knew,” she confessed, her voice

hatred,” she continued, her words trailing like delicate

I cannot… after comprehending the depth of those

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

shall dissolve our union,” she

tightened his grip on her arm. “I

do you oppose my decision?” she questioned, her tone laced with a hint

have begun as a transaction and later

has long been closed.”

carrying a steely determination. “I swore an oath never to let you

for me?” Cherise challenged, her voice

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

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

her with an intensity that pierced

former Cherise was a woman governed solely by

lips, nodding in affirmation. “Yes,

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

drew near, capturing her crimson lips in

affection.

he seized her with force,

flesh.

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