Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) Novel
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Beckham prepared a new dress for Cherise to match her hair. Hesitant, she slipped into

the white dress, feeling strangely self-conscious. Playing with the puffy sleeves, she asked,

“Do you think… I look strange or awkward in this dress?” At sixteen or seventeen, Cherise

wouldn’t have dared to dream of owning a dress like this. Back then, living with her

hardworking uncle and aunt in the countryside, she was sensible enough to know that

expensive clothes were a luxury they couldn’t afford. Now, her financial situation had

changed, but…well, her age hadn’t. Staring at her reflection, she couldn’t shake the

feeling of being out of place. “Mommy, you look so beautiful! Just like me!” Beside her,

Serafina, wearing a children’s version of the same dress, beamed. Mother and daughter,

both in white dresses and pigtails, looked exactly alike, with one being a miniature version

of the other. Damien burst into laughter, unable to contain himself. Cherise, playfully

pouting, glanced down at her outfit. “Do I look like a clown?” He took off his apron, walking

towards her like a lovesick fool. “Nah, just… happy,” he admitted, squeezing her hand.

“Seeing you in that dress and hairstyle, it’s like time has gone back five years.” He

grinned. “Remember when you used to wear pigtails and braid your hair? You had the

biggest, roundest eyes that blinked

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at me all the time.” Back then, Cherise was all pigtails, braids, and innocent doe-eyed

looks. Five years later, she had grown into a stunning woman, but somewhere along the

way, something had changed. Seeing her in the dress and hairstyle that Beckham had

chosen, Damien felt like he had stepped into a time machine. She looked like the old

Cherise, but… not quite. Soren called out from his chair. “Hey, it’s dinnertime! And you

lovebirds, can the secret talk wait until after we eat? Grandpa promised to take Sera and

me to Cartoon City!” Damien raised an eyebrow. “Cartoon City?” Beckham grinned. “Yep. I

promised the little ones after the wedding. Gotta keep those promises, you know?”

Damien chuckled and turned to Soren and Serafina. “Do you mind if Mommy and I join you

on your Cartoon City adventure?” Serafina jumped up, clapping her hands in delight. “Of

course! Sera says yes!” Soren pouted and dramatically turned his head away. “Fine, if she

says so, I guess I’ll allow it… reluctantly.” After lunch, Beckham began preparing everyone

for their Cartoon City adventure. However, Cherise felt a pang of self-consciousness in her

whimsical dress and pigtails. “Honey, you look beautiful just the way you are,” Beckham

assured her. (Image) Soren mumbled, “Changing clothes is a hassle. Stop fussing, Ms.

Shaw!” Serafina put on her best puppy-dog eyes, pretending to cry. “Waaah… Mommy,

you look perfect like Sera! Please don’t change!” Content belongs to Draмas.cоm

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