Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1049 Tea and Truths

Cherise pursed her lips. She looked at Steve onstage, holding a microphone to calm the crowd. "I'd like to have a word with this

fool."

Damien shrugged, "Well, go ahead."

So they found a corner and observed as the crowd gradually dispersed.

To Cherise's surprise, none of their high school classmates stood by Steve's side after the incident.

Everyone rose from their seats and departed, unwilling to spare even a few more words for Steve.

According to the chubby guy, Steve, affectionately nicknamed "The Toad," had his heart set on marrying the class's belle just

because of his deep pockets. Well, wasn't he just in for a treat?

Cherise watched as these people left, feeling even more disillusioned. She was incredulous that she had once shared a classroom

with such a group of individuals.

Despite Cherise's lack of high school memories, she still wanted to console Steve with a few words. However, it was disheartening

to see that those who did remember couldn't be bothered to offer any words of support to their old classmates.

Before long, the wedding guests had dispersed, leaving the venue eerily quiet.

Stella and Ariana humbly apologized to Steve. Respectful nods and graceful bows accompanied their gestures of contrition as they

tenderly guided their elderly relatives toward the exit.

gaze finally settled on Damien and

way towards them, his steps

years. I didn't anticipate

to meet

sight, Steve didn't strike her as particularly

reflection on recent events, Cherise saw Steve's appearance in

impression.

pursed her lips and replied, "I just happened to be bringing Ariana back, so I cto

since

acknowledged with a nod. "l

he flashed a charming smile and directed his gaze

husband," Damien

Steve responded with a subtle

tone hinting melancholy. "This isn't quite the picture-perfect wedding we had hoped

her lips, hesitating, before finally taking a deep breath. "Why

frowned, concerned. "What's

husband just gavesinsight,"

are in on this together, right?" she

happen to have a house nearby, bought

cup of tea and a

house?" Cherise asked, her

guided Cherise to the wedding venue, her eyes widened

timeless elegance. Its two stories whispered

of a shared sanctuary for two souls than a lavish

two simple S~ᴇaʀᴄh

one below, awaited. Their unadorned simplicity was a testament to

grace their walls.

pristine white and was adorned

chamber, enveloped in deep ebony, housed

upstairs room belonged to Savannah, while