Chapter 153 – A Turning Point in Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) by Astrid Rose
In this chapter of Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise), Astrid Rose introduces major changes to the story. Chapter 153 shifts the narrative tone, revealing secrets, advancing character arcs, and increasing stakes within the Romance genre.
Chapter 153 Dissatisfaction in the Bedroom
He did not want people to find out too soon about his sight.
After all, everyone assumed a blind man was harmless and of no competition.
But once he regained his sight, all attention would be focused on him.
Still…
A sweet and soothing female voice sounded in his ear.
“You’ll attend classes and study sessions with me. We’ll have lunch at the cafeteria!”
“I’ll get us a table while you get the food!”
“I want us to share a cup of smoothie…”
“I also want you to feed me in public.”
Damien rubbed his brow and chuckled.
What am I to do?
The temptation is too great. I really want to make her happy.
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Cherise arrived in the classroom with only two minutes to spare.
Lucy offered her a wet tissue and looked at her sweaty face with disdain. “Where have you been?”
“You’ve never been late, yet you suddenly skipped class. The history teacher asked about you a few times. I had no choice but to lie that you were ill.”
“Thank you.”
Cherise grinned and wiped her sweat. “Thank goodness I made it to this class!”
“So, where have you been?”
“Was Damien too wild last night that you could not get out of bed this morning?”
Cherise was aghast.
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She took out her notebook and textbook from her bag. “Aren’t you a bit too imaginative?”
Lucy pursed her lips. “What if I’m right?”
“Ever since you married Damien, you seem to be in bliss every day…”
Cherise’s face was red.
She pressed her hands on her warm cheeks. “Really?”
“Yes,”
“How frequently do you two do it?”
The teacher entered at this moment and began teaching from the podium.
Cherise slumped on the table and whispered, “I think…”
There was the time she brought Damien to meet her grandmother. She had drugged him then. They never did it after that day.
“You must be kidding me.”
Lucy widened her eyes in shock. “It can’t have been that few. What kind of newlywed only does it once during their first six months of marriage?”
“Is it because you’re terrible in bed, and he doesn’t like it?”
Cherise panicked upon hearing that.
Is… Is that true?
Cherise blushed as she recalled carefully what had happened that night.
I thought I did well…
I didn’t let it show when it hurt.
What was he dissatisfied with…
Cherise was a serious person. She would keep pondering on a question until she found the
answer.
Therefore, she thought about it from ten thirty in the morning until her classes ended in
the afternoon.
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“Cherry, let’s go!”
The bell rang, and students left the classroom in cliques. However, Cherise slumped over the classroom desk and scribbled something on paper.
Lucy patted Cherise’s head in frustration and asked, “Are you still thinking about that matter?”
Cherise came to her senses. She packed her bag and nodded. “Yes.”
“Goodness.”
Lucy rolled her eyes. “All you need to do is go home and ask him what he’s dissatisfied with?”
“You’ll never figure it out by thinking over it.”
“A man’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets. Stop pondering over it on your own!”
Cherise pursed her lips. “Isn’t a woman’s heart a deep ocean of secrets?”
Lucy knocked her head. “It depends on the person!”
“Other women’s hearts may be deep oceans of secrets, but yours is as straightforward as a compass. Moreover, it’s a giant compass!”
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🌸 Message to the Author: 🌸 Hi! I just finished reading your story, and I truly loved it — especially Damien and Cherise’s journey. But what completely stole my heart was Lennon and Lucy. Their final scene left me stunned… Lennon being alive, quietly showing up after all that time — it was such a powerful and emotional moment. But it also left me with so many feelings… What happened to him? How did Lucy react after the shock wore off? What did they say to each other? I keep thinking about them. I know they’re side characters, and the story is marked as completed, but I would truly love a bonus chapter — even a small one — to see what came next for them. They deserve that closure. And honestly? So do we, as readers who deeply connected with them. And we would also love to see more of Damien and cherise with their kids. Thank you for creating characters that live so deeply in our hearts. If you ever feel inspired, please consider giving Lennon and Lucy a little more. ❤️...
🌸 Message to the Author: 🌸 Hi! I just finished reading your story, and I truly loved it — especially Damien and Cherise’s journey. But what completely stole my heart was Lennon and Lucy. Their final scene left me stunned… Lennon being alive, quietly showing up after all that time — it was such a powerful and emotional moment. But it also left me with so many feelings… What happened to him? How did Lucy react after the shock wore off? What did they say to each other? I keep thinking about them. I know they’re side characters, and the story is marked as completed, but I would truly love a bonus chapter — even a small one — to see what came next for them. They deserve that closure. And honestly? So do we, as readers who deeply connected with them. Thank you for creating characters that live so deeply in our hearts. If you ever feel inspired, please consider giving Lennon and Lucy a little more. We would love bonus parts.❤️...