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

ceaseless internal conflict, she yearned for

eyes, Cherise surrendered to the enigmatic warmth that radiated from Damien, a

same Cherise you once knew,” she

embody a clarity that discerns between love and hatred,” she continued, her words trailing like delicate whispers in

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

Balance:

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

dissolve our

grip on her arm. “I refuse,” he

eyes. “By what right do you oppose my decision?” she questioned,

begun as a transaction and later

chapter has long

you slip

your vow hold for me?” Cherise challenged,

am no longer the Cherise of yesteryears!” she declared, her words brimming with a newfound sense

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

brow as he regarded her with an intensity that pierced through

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

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

eyes, his expression inscrutable as he

her crimson lips in a fervent

affection.

he seized her with force, his teeth

flesh.

of sweetness and blood filled Cherise’s mouth, the