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.

could 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

she confessed,

between love and hatred,” she continued, her

I cannot… after comprehending the depth of those emotions, I cannot remain by your

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a deep sigh. “Let us

shall dissolve our union,” she

his grip on her

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

a transaction and later entangled with my

that chapter has long been closed.”

determination. “I swore an oath never to let you slip away from me in this lifetime,” he asserted, his words echoing with an unyielding resolve.

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

of yesteryears!” she declared, her words brimming

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

Damien’s brow as he regarded her

former Cherise was a

her lips, nodding in affirmation. “Yes, she admitted.

flickered in Damien’s eyes, his expression inscrutable as he

capturing her crimson lips in a fervent kiss that transcended

affection.

her with force, his teeth harshly

flesh.

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