Chapter 26 – 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 26 shifts the narrative tone, revealing secrets, advancing character arcs, and increasing stakes within the Romance genre.
Chapter 26 A Burden
Cherise’s figure trembled slightly. She subconsciously turned to glance at Damien next to her.
The man was still leaning back in his chair like before. He hadn’t moved.
She took a deep breath and picked up the pen to write her reply. ‘Of course, he isn’t mute. He speaks!‘
‘So why isn’t he saying anything?”
Cherise wrinkled her brows as she looked at what Lucy had written.
That’s right. Why isn’t he saying anything?
Since Blake had pushed him to the school’s back door, he didn’t seem to have said anything until
now.
She bit her lips and racked her brains before she sighed. ‘Damien must be angry.
‘Why is he angry?‘
‘Perhaps he feels like he married a burden.
Perhaps when Damien married her, he never thought her family would be so complicated.
Not only did she have aunts who wanted money from her uncle, but she also had a shameless cousin like Nicky.
‘A burden?‘
Lucy was confused at the word Cherise used.
‘Wealthy people don’t like troublesome people. My relatives are very troublesome.
Cherise sighed deeply. She suddenly felt that the pen in her hands was slightly heavy.
After a long time, she wrote down her worst thought. ‘Perhaps he’s already planning to divorce
me.‘
Women had boundless imaginations.
The man, whose eyes were covered by black silk, leaned back in his chair and shook his head subtly. A trace of a smile was in the corners of his lips.
The car quickly arrived at an intersection near Lucy’s house.
“I can get down here.”
Lucy said to Mr. Kolson before patting Cherise’s shoulder gently. “Don’t think of the worst.”
After she left, Cherise leaned in her chair and was lost in thought as she watched the landscape outside the window sweep past continuously.
Don’t think of the worst.
She wasn’t thinking of the worst now. It was the reality.
“Has your cousin always treated you like this?”
The man’s deep voice rang softly in her ears when she was lost in thought.
Cherise was startled and turned. The man, whose eyes were covered with black silk, was still in his previous posture as he leaned back. A thoughtful expression was on his face.
She pursed her lips. “I’m thinking about what to eat for dinner.”
A relaxed smile was on the corners of the man’s lips. “Have you decided?”
Her mind was restless, and she wanted him to stop asking her. “Not… yet.
“Let’s eat out for a change. I happen to want something different today.”
After that, the man spoke indifferently to Mr. Kolson, who was driving. “To Garden Paradise.”
Mr. Kolson was slightly taken aback. “Are you sure, Mr. Lenoir?”
“Yes. Tell Blake to get ready.”
“Alright.”
Their conversation left Cherise baffled.
They were just going out for a meal. Why did it sound so serious?
What did Blake have to prepare?
Thirty minutes later, Cherise and Damien arrived at the so–called Garden Paradise. She finally understood why Mr. Kolson had reacted that way.
The so–called Garden Paradise wasn’t a restaurant. It was the rooftop of a hotel.
The hotel was over thirty floors high. It wasn’t tall or short but showcased Mondale’s evening
scenery.
The rooftop’s security measures were comprehensive. It was also decorated gorgeously, but only one table was there.
Mr. Kolson pushed Damien to the table, and Cherise sat across from him.
A waiter walked up to them. “Mr. Lenoir, would you like the usual course?”
Chapter 27 My Woman
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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.❤️...