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

the ceaseless internal

closed eyes, Cherise surrendered to the enigmatic warmth that radiated from Damien, a familiar and foreign warmth enveloping her in its embrace. “Damien,” she breathed

once knew,” she

between love and hatred,” she continued, her words trailing like

depth of those emotions, I cannot

Balance:

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Unyielding Embrace

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deep sigh. “Let us part ways,

shall dissolve

steadfast and unyielding, tightened his grip on her arm. “I refuse,” he declared

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

as a transaction and later entangled with my mother’s life.”

chapter has long been closed.”

an oath never to let you slip away from me in this

hold for me?” Cherise challenged, her voice

the Cherise of yesteryears!” she declared, her words

love! I possess reason

formed on Damien’s brow as he regarded her with an

the former Cherise was a woman

nodding in affirmation. “Yes, she

eyes, his expression inscrutable as he considered her re

he drew near, capturing her crimson lips in a fervent

affection.

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

flesh.

Cherise’s mouth, the sharp pain causing