Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1194 Lennon's Hardships

Cherise shook her head fiercely. "I can't fathom it!"

"Why did he opt for such extremes instead of staying alive with Lulu?" Her voice trembled with anguish.

"He no longer desires Lulu, or even Alexis, all because of... all because of the corrupt individuals in the Belcourt family?" Her words echoed with dramatic disbelief.

When Mom passed away, her final words echoed in her mind like a haunting plea: to embrace joy and avoid the path of bitterness and wasted days that had marked her own life.

She couldn't shake the belief that her mother's existence had been marred by an unyielding grasp on old grievances, leading to a life of sorrow and regret.

Now, Lennon's decision mirrored that of Mom in the past.

"You may not realize how Lennon has endured all these years."

Damien gently took the glass from Cherise's trembling hand and drew her close, tenderly wiping away her tears.

"He always wears a smile and seems carefree on the surface," Damien began softly, his voice carrying a weight of sorrow. "But deep down..."

wealthiest in Brandyville," Damien recounted, his gaze distant as he recalled the tragic

family made them targets.

the Belcourt family wiped out his entire family but spared him,"

became the sole heir," Damien explained softly. "The Belcourt family adopted him, renamed him Gray, and

on the blood of the Lenn family," Damien concluded, his words heavy with the

Cherise was left speechless.

that, wouldn't you feel hatred toward them if you were Lennon and learned the truth? Wouldn't you

at a loss for words. If she

softly as he held her

heavy with emotion. "They confined

a decade ago," Damien continued, his tone filled with sympathy. "To endure such a trial as a

Lennon's doctor and shared his story with me," Damien added solemnly,

neglected to provide any meaningful treatment," Damien revealed, his voice carrying a hint

public, avoiding any independent actions," Damien continued,

his tone turning more earnest. "From there, our relationship evolved

the distance, his voice filled with heartfelt emotion. "I know him inside out,

face against his chest, at a loss for words as she grappled with her