Chapter 41 Why Aren’t You Home Yet?
Cherise initially wanted to turn him down, but she thought of what he had previously said and ultimately nodded in agreement.
It was lunchtime, and the restaurants near the hospital were crowded.
Ian took Cherise to a restaurant slightly further away.
The afternoon sun was blazing above them. Ian was considerate and bought an umbrella by the side of the road to shield Cherise from the sun.
“You’re so attentive, Ian.”
She smiled, feeling moved.
Ian laughed lightly. “It’s only natural to take care of you.”
The man’s words made Cherise blush.
“But why were you at the hospital?”
Ian’s distinct and bright voice was like a clear spring on a summer’s day. “You said you came with your friend last time. What about this time?”
“I came to visit my relative.”
Cherise and Ian walked under the umbrella side by side. Her heart started to beat furiously. “Ian.”
“Hmm?”
“I remember you previously told me that when you were in university, you made a lot of money from working part–time jobs, right?”
She had agreed to eat with Ian because she remembered this.
“You’re looking for a job?”
Jan laughed lightly and reached out to stroke her head. “You still work so hard.””
Cherise smiled and lied. “I want to earn money to pay for my school fees.”
The man’s brows furrowed. “You’re paying for your school fees?”
“Doesn’t your husband take care of you?”
He was startled when he found out that she had gotten married. But when he thought about it, she would have someone to take care of her after getting married. It wasn’t bad for a girl like Cherise with such a family background.
But now, she wanted to earn money to pay her school fees?
Cherise was surprised and immediately shook her head. “It’s not that he doesn’t take care of me…”
“I just want to earn money to sign up for cooking classes. I don’t want my husband to know. I want to surprise him.”
Ian’s brows slowly relaxed.
He laughed bitterly. “It looks like you love him a lot.”
Cherise nodded with flushed cheeks. “So, do you have any good part–time jobs to recommend, lan?”
lan looked up and saw the signboard before him. “We’re here. Let’s eat first and talk later.”
Cherise could only nod as she followed him into the restaurant.
She was preoccupied when they were eating.
Her mind was filled with what had happened when she previously ate with Ian.
The last time she ate with lan, Damien found out at once.
Does he know this time?Will he call me and instruct people to capture me like last time?
Cherise was fearful until she finished lunch, but Damien didn’t contact her.
“Since you’re majoring in nursing, I can recommend a sanatorium where you can work part–time as a nursing assistant.”
After lunch, Ian scrolled through his cell phone. “I have a friend who’s working at the sanatorium. Many nursing assistants work there part–time, and the pay is pretty good, but the job is quite demanding.”
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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.❤️...