Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 1046

Chapter 1046 The Bride

Cherise's smile faltered, "I see. I thought you were going to handle the car yourself."

Had she known Damien hadn't gone downstairs, she wouldn't have fabricated such a bold lie.

Damien might now be all smiles and sweetness, playing nice before her ex-classmates. But who knows what happens when you're back at the hotel, behind closed doors?

He leaned in, his voice a low murmur that sent chills down Cherise's spine. "With all these guys around, I can't risk leaving you alone. What if something happened to you? How could I possibly live with myself?"

His words hung heavy in the air, silencing everyone at the table.

Cherise's heart hammered against her ribs. On the surface, it sounded like Damien was worried sick about her.

But to her, it felt like a veiled threat, a ghost of something sinister to come. The more he acted like the perfect husband now, the more suspicion gnawed at her. What was he playing at?

The only response she could muster was a weak laugh and a smile. "You're definitely overreacting," she mumbled, looking away.

"Am I?" His smile was small, his gaze unwavering. "My dear, I'm just being careful. After all, I had to fight off some stiff competition to win you over."

Cherise wanted to melt into the floor, mortified beyond words. Every passing minute stretched into an agonizing eternity.

Finally, a merciful distraction arrived - the wedding ceremony was about to begin. The familiar strains of a wedding march filled the room, and the lights dimmed.

On the narrow stage, a dapper groom stood holding a bouquet, awaiting his bride. He watched as the father of the bride led her towards him.