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.

on

towards them, his steps deliberate and purposeful. "Savannah mentioned she hasn't

seven or eight years. I didn't anticipate

lifted her gaze to meet the man

first sight, Steve didn't strike her as particularly

observation and reflection on recent events, Cherise saw Steve's

impression.

happened

since Savannah and

acknowledged with a nod.

words, he flashed a charming

husband," Damien replied

responded with a subtle grin. "My apologies

hinting melancholy. "This isn't quite the picture-perfect

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

concerned. "What's

just gavesinsight," Cherise

in on this together,

happen to have a house nearby, bought specifically for

to joinfor a cup of tea and a

asked, her

the wedding venue, her eyes widened at the grandeur

villa exuded an air of timeless

shared sanctuary for two

the absence of the auspicious symbol traditionally adorning wedding chambers. Instead, two simple S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on

unadorned simplicity was a testament to the purity of

grace their walls.

upstairs bedroom gleamed in pristine white and was adorned with delicate feminine touches. Inside,

grace and elegance. Meanwhile, the downstairs chamber, enveloped in deep

while the downstairs room belonged