Chapter 1043 Cheap Damien
"Oh, I wouldn't be so sure," Damien countered, a sly smile emerging. "I bet your teacher remembers that little incident quite vividly."
A stunned silence descended upon the table.
Cherise, raised in a mountain village's harsh yet beautiful environment, had always known the power of education. College entrance exams became her holy grail, and she studied with unwavering determination. This seriousness, however, came at a cost.
Throughout high school, her peers perceived Cherise as unyielding, frumpy, and socially awkward. Basically, a bookworm who preferred the company of pages over people.
It was no surprise then that she became the target of her classmates' not-so-subtle bullying.
Cherise, the wise soul she was, knew arguing with them was pointless, so she ignored them and focused on her dreams.
These memories were a distant, dusty box in Cherise's mind. But Damien, bless his heart, seemed to know all about it.
Cherise watched Damien in stunned silence. The way he stood up for her and the unexpected fierceness in his defense against those women tugged at her heartstrings. She hadn't realized how much he cared.
An awkward silence stretched across the table. Finally, the big guy who called Cherise over decided to break the ice. "Alright, alright, let's forget the drama. We're all stuck here at the same table, might as well enjoy the food, right? Besides, fate brought us together, no point in dwelling on old stuff."
He turned to Cherise with a forced smile. "What do you say, Cherry?"
Cherise took a slow sip of her wine. "The past is water under the bridge for me, but some people just never lose their annoying ways, no matter how much time passes."
The woman's face, caked in makeup, let out a derisive snort. "The audacity! It's Sav's big day, and you are literally ruining it! Don't you have any class?"
Cherise sneered. "Hey, I just gave Ariana, Savannah's cousin, a ride. Her invitation brought me here. But the way you all are acting is disgusting! You could've just ignored us, then we wouldn't have this drama ruining Savannah's wedding."
Another woman leaned in with a sly smile. "So, you brought Savannah's cousin here in what, a covered wagon? Your husband's clothes look like they came from a discount bin."
Her eyes scanned Damien's outfit with disdain. "Are you sure you can afford a decent car?"
Cherise couldn't help but burst out laughing. Damien's outfit was actually expensive!
Damien's outfit, which would have earned envious stares back in Adania, made him look "cheap" in this tiny, close-minded town. Guess this was his rude awakening to small-town judgment.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise)
🌸 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.❤️...