Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1046 The Bride

Cherise's smile faltered, "I see. I thought you were going to handle the car yourself."

Had she known Damien hadn't gone downstairs, she wouldn't have fabricated such a bold lie.

Damien might now be all smiles and sweetness, playing nice before her ex-classmates. But who knows what happens when you're

back at the hotel, behind closed doors?

He leaned in, his voice a low murmur that sent chills down Cherise's spine. "With all these guys around, I can't risk leaving you

alone. What if something happened to you? How could I possibly live with myself?"

His words hung heavy in the air, silencing everyone at the table.

Cherise's heart hammered against her ribs. On the surface, it sounded like Damien was worried sick about her.

But to her, it felt like a veiled threat, a ghost of something sinister to come. The more he acted like the perfect husband now, the

more suspicion gnawed at her. What was he playing at?

The only response she could muster was a weak laugh and a smile. "You're definitely overreacting," she mumbled, looking away.

"Am I?" His smile was small, his gaze unwavering. "My dear, I'm just being careful. After all, I had to fight off sstiff competition

to win you over."

beyond

- the wedding ceremony was about to begin. The

the

stage, a dapper groom stood holding a bouquet, awaiting his bride. He watched

towards him.

Cherise glanced at the groom's face, she almost dropped her glass of red wine because, well, let's just say

for sore

have a face that would stop traffic. Still, with his elongated

his features were... unconventional.

been passable, but when put together, he was the least appealing in the room compared

everyone else.

these years, Steve hasn't

was the prettiest girl in our class,

her lips, instinctively turning to glance at

were right; Savannah was a

this was a

couldn't help

face and perfect features made her look like a real-life doll. Every

elegance and

most beautiful woman she'd seen since getting her memory back. Yet, the irony

about to