Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1082 Reminiscing Over Antics "Sob, sob! I was beside myself with worry!" "You call the way to Calais to rescue me, to finally put things to an end. If you're wrongly implicated because of this, I don't know how I'll be able to carry on..." Though it was Cherise who had endured the ordeal and likely required the most solace, she discovered herself in a position of consoling Savannah instead.

"See, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?" Cherise tenderly placed a comforting hand on Savannah's shoulder, lifting her gaze.

Standing by themselves from an area not too far away, Steve and Damien observed their interaction with warm smiles. Cherise's wide, helpless eyes looked back at Steve, a silent plea for assistance. "Shouldn't consoling Sav fall under your responsibility?" "You were quite the expert at that back in high school," Steve quipped playfully, mischief dancing in his eyes.

He then directed his attention to Damien. "That's how things were back in high school," he explained, a hint of affection coloring his words.

or was at her low points," Steve recounted with a fond smile, "Sav would cry for her and embrace her. In turn, Cherise would reciprocate by offering solace to Sav. And the cycle repeated constantly." Damien arched an eyebrow, "There were times that Cherry did not do well in her exams?" "Indeed," Steve openly disclosed Cherise's academic history. "People think Cherise only made it to the top because she was diligent; they all thought she was not naturally gifted. Only Sav and I have known all these while that she's not as dim-witted as they assume!" Steve continued to reminisce, his words painting a vivid picture of Cherise's high school

animated with each passing moment, "there were a couple of exams where she struggled because she slept in during lessons and did not learn the important notes the teacher was covering!" Damien chuckled at the revelation, his amusement evident in the twinkle of his eyes. "That's quite different from what I thought of her." With that, Damien directed his attention to Cherise with a knowing look, his expression

not!" she vehemently

tightened into a firm line as she listened to Steve's teasing. Even though she went through her graduation stago, she couldn't stand the thought of the distinction she received as an elite student

defensive as she sought to deflect attention away from herself. "Sav here can verify that!" But Steve was quick to counter her argument, his grin widening as he revealed his trump card. "Hah! I have evidence! I snapped sshots of you nodding off in the middle of lessons!" "Once we're back in Shawburry, Mr. Lenoir, I'll dig

at the exchange, amused by their friendly banter. "Sounds like a plan." Cherise narrowed her eyes at Steve. "You're going to get it, Steve!" she declared, her competitive spirit undimmed by the teasing of her friend. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

with delicious dishes, the air filled with laughter and camaraderie as they celebrated Savannah's homecoming and an end to Cherise's ordeal. Steve, the host of the evening, had spared no effort in preparing a feast to entertain their guests. The table

drinks flowed freely, Steve found himself seated next to Cherise, a warm smile playing on his lips turned to her with a question. "Cherry," he began, his tone earnest, "this Kielixe time, how long do you intend to prolong your vacation in Shawbury?" Cherise was on the verge of suggesting they extend their stay for a few more days, but before she could speak, the