Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144 A Sincere Apology

“Damien is a member of the Lenoir family. He’s your cousin. You should be considerate of him!”

Tristan frowned. “He’s out to get me! He insisted I should apologize to his wife just now.”

“That woman knew I was coming and dressed to seduce me. I only touched her a bit, yet. he made me apologize!”

‘Smack!’

Raymond slapped Tristan before he could finish speaking. “Have you no shame? She’s your cousin’s wife!”

“Are

you saying I can’t touch her because she’s his wife?”

“I don’t mean you can’t. We can’t afford to offend Damien at the moment!”

Cherise was still drinking her milkshake when Raymond appeared, dragging Tristan with.

him.

“Damien.”

Raymond looked apologetic. “It’s my fault for failing to discipline Tristan well. I apologize to you… and Cherise on his behalf.”

Damien smiled.

Although he knew the apology was insincere, at least he acted more seriously than Tristan.

Cherise put down the glass of milkshake and did not dare to speak.

She recalled Damien’s uncle, Raymond, had always seemed cold and strict. He seemed so intimidating that she dared not dare talk to him unless required.

She had always felt something sinister and scary about Raymond’s demeanor.

He seemed so different from Old Mr. Lenoir even though they were family. Although Old Mr. Lenoir was intimidating, he felt much kinder than Raymond.

“Uncle Raymond.”

Damian smiled and continued, “I don’t understand what you said.”

“Tristan caused a stir in my house. Yet, he said he did nothing wrong and had no need to

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apologize.”

Damien spoke evenly, but his every word carried weight.

Raymond’s expression darkened,