Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 307

Chapter 307 Why Are You Here?

“I could even carry my grandma, for heaven’s sake!” Cherise urged frantically. “Hurry up!”

Biting her lip, Mandy climbed onto Cherise’s back.

Cherise proved her words true. With their belongings in tow, she sprinted toward the exit.

‘Bang!’

As they dashed through the rooms, a burning wooden beam crashed to the floor behind. them.

Cherise promptly backtracked, ensuring neither of them was struck.

Nevertheless, the flames were relentless, swallowing everything in their path.

In front and behind, the raging inferno blocked their way.

Mandy perched on Cherise’s back and whispered, “Put me down…”

Cherise was agile enough to flee alone without endangering herself for others.

“I won’t turn my back on anyone who needs help!” Cherise proclaimed, her eyes filled with determination and her voice unwavering as she readied herself to dash out of the burning structure.

I’m a medical student! And a doctor in the making! She thought to herself.

“Cherry!” A man called out frantically.

Cherise was caught off guard by the voice…

Before she could respond, Damien had braved the peril of the flames, risking his life to enter the burning building for her.

She expected Damien to carry Mandy as she had or perhaps cradle her as he usually did with Cherise but to her surprise…

Damien grabbed Mandy’s collar, lifted her like an item, and walked right out.

Cherise was dumbfounded. She watched her husband carry Mandy out as if she was a sack of potatoes.

This… Physical contact during a life-saving situation is normal and acceptable to me, okay? Is he worried that I’ll be jealous, or what?

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When they emerged from the fire, the villagers were already and the