Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 608

Chapter 608 My Charm Outshines Yours

Cherise’s knuckles turned white as she declared, “You’re right. I’ve sanitized and scrubbed our past more thoroughly than any instrument in the operating room.”

Damien’s lips curled into a faint smile as he observed her. “Are you certain, Dr. Shaw? Have you erased every lingering trace?”

Cherise’s voice, barely a whisper, confirmed, “Of course.”

“Very well.” His smile deepened, sly and knowing. “Since you’ve forgotten everything, I’m just an ordinary friend, correct?”

Damien then began his questioning, “Alright. Suppose this regular friend, Zachary, gets playdates with Soren and Serafina. Why can’t I, another ordinary friend, receive the same treatment?”

Damien’s eyes sparkled with amusement. “Are you worried that my charm might outshine yours? Afraid they’ll forget their mother after spending a day with their father?”

Cherise’s eyes widened in disbelief and she retorted, “Nonsense!” How could her meticulously raised children switch sides after one outing with him?

She knew Damien was trying to provoke her, but his words still stung.

Gritting her teeth, she conceded, “Fine, I agree! One last favor for the sake of the children, and you can have a day with them.”

Damien’s smile widened, a flicker of victory in his eyes. “Deal. But if they choose me, Shaw, you must respect their decision.”

Cherise was left speechless.

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“Sure,” Cherise shrugged, her smile tinged with mischief. “But let’s be clear: if the kids decide they’d rather stay with me than you, there’s no need for a bruised ego, right?