Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 502

Chapter 502 Mourning for Charisa

“How will Aunt Charisa react when she wakes up and sees you all like this?” Zachary’s voice echoed through the room, his words cutting through the thick tension.

He glanced at Cherise’s tear-stained face and Beckham’s ashen complexion, his tone laced with

concern.

“Do you all wish for Aunt Charisa’s premature demise?” Zachary’s question hung in the air, casting a shadow over the room.

Cherise sniffled, recognizing that Zachary’s harsh words were meant to jolt them out of despair.

Still, they stung like a slap to the face.

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Beckham slowly turned his head, his dark eyes meeting Zachary’s gaze. “You’re right,” he acknowledged, a faint smile gracing his lips. Then, without another word, he turned and walked

away.

He approached Cherise, extending his hand to her. “Come with me,” he said softly.

Damien watched them leave without a word, his heart heavy with worry.

Beckham led Cherise up to an empty hospital room. He called for a doctor, requesting sleeping pills for both of them. “We need to rest and regain our strength,” he explained to the doctor. “Then we can go see her.”

Cherise pursed her lips, her voice barely a whisper as she nodded in agreement. At this moment, she had no choice but to follow Beckham’s instructions.

After ensuring Cherise was settled into bed, Beckham lay on the adjacent bed and closed his. Soon, Cherise’s breathing deepened into a steady rhythm, her exhaustion finally taking over.

eyes.

Beckham lay awake, his mind flooded with memories of Charisa’s radiant smile from her teenage years. Sleep cluded him, even with the aid of sleeping pills. His love for her was a flame that burned so brightly it overshadowed his physical weariness.

Nevertheless, he compelled himself to rest his eyes for a while.

Beckham smiled as he thought of Charisa waking up to see him looking put together and well.

“Ari…” The man’s voice trembled as he softly uttered her name, a solitary tear tracing down his