Marrying the Man in the Dark

Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1042 Damien Defended Cherise

As Cherise arrived, she was greeted by a familiar face from high school-the plump boy who had remained the same over the years.

“Is this your boyfriend?” A sharp voice interrupted, and Cherise saw a heavily made-up woman eyeing Damien. “Introduce him to everyone,” she insisted.

Cherise racked her brain but couldn’t place the woman. Were they classmates from high school? They sat at the same table, after all.

Damien leaned in, noticing Cherise’s confusion. “She was a rebellious classmate, expelled for early love and abortion. You were never close to her.”

Cherise was surprised by Damien’s insight into her past. But seeing the woman with her heavy makeup and sharp tongue, Cherise couldn’t help but agree with Damien.

I mean, she knew Damien was off-limits, yet she shamelessly ogled him, which got on Cherise’s nerves!

Cherise casually grabbed a 5L drink bottle to block the woman’s blatant attempts to catch Damien’s eye. “You may call him Mr. Lenoir.”

the woman smirk. “Just asking for an introduction. Why are you so uptight and unhappy? Afraid someone else might

Cherise, in high school, you were the epitome of a low self-esteem ugly duckling. Now, your taste in men might have improved, but that inferiority complex of

woman’s words sparked laughter from the other women at the table, who inspected Damien closely, “Her boyfriend

to snatch such a catch, she’ll end up

“Spot on!”

remarks, some even boldly asking Damien for

to ignore Cherise as if

frown. This high school reunion was a breeding ground for bad memories and awkward

Damien, ever the protector, spoke up next

You should be thanking Cherise for even tolerating you! Seriously, some gratitude would be nice.” he spat, his voice

scanning the women with a chilling

Balance:

1 Coins =

2+ 0

1 Pearls