Chapter 678


    Chapter 678 Can We Still Make It Work?


    A soft chuckle escaped from his l i p s, his breath tickling her ear. “I’ll take care of everything.” he


    whispered.


    Cherise was taken aback. This was not what she had intended when she k i s s e d him!


    Damien had made it clear that he didn’t like verbal gratitude, so in a moment of impulsiveness, she


    tiptoed and k i s s e d his l i p s.


    But this sudden turn of events was beyond anything she could have expected.


    Cherise struggled to express her thoughts. “I didn’t mean that I didn’t, I…”


    “Shh,” the man chuckled lightly, his tongue tracing a delicate path along her earlobe. “I understand.”


    Did he really understand? No, clearly he didn’t!


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    Taking a deep breath, Cherise carefully chose her words, ready to continue her exnation, but then-


    “Uh-!” A sensual moan escaped her l i p s.


    “Once you’re in, there’s no way out,” he dered, his voiceced with a hint of yful dominance.


    The curtains in the house were drawn, casting a suggestive glow in the dim room as slivers of sunlight


    streamed through the gaps.


    The light, the moment, the man himself all of it reminded Cherise of the time five years ago at Lenoir


    Manor. He was always so unpredictable.


    She couldn’t help but wonder how he had spent those five


    years. “You…”


    Wrapping her arms around Damien’s neck, Cherise whispered, “Were there any other women in your


    life during thest five years?”


    Her sudden question caught him off guard. A faint sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead as he


    dismissed it, saying, “Other women? Seriously? I’ve been saving all the good stuff just for you. Can’t


    you feel it?”


    Cherise’s initial surprise turned into a subtle blush as she realized her question hadn’tnded as


    expected. Closing her eyes, she felt an unexpected sweetness blossoming in her chest


    It was astonishing that his desire for her remained so intense even after five years had passed.


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    it was almost unbelievable that he had managed to restrain himself for her…


    If this were someone else’s story, she would wholeheartedly cheer them on, urging them to pursue true


    love and marriage. But the rtionship between her and Damien…


    Taking a deep breath, she held him close, whispering, “Hey, do you think… do you think we could still


    make it work?”


    He met her l i p s with a gentle k i s s. “As long as you’re open to it,” he murmured.


    “What if I’m not?” she asked, her voice tinged with doubt.


    Damien’s gaze held hers, unwavering. “Then I’ll show you, step by step, why we’re worth it.”


    As the sun began to set, Damien joined Cherise at the kindergarten gate, ready to pick up Serafina


    together.


    Damien parked the car, surrounded by the excited chatter of children. He patiently waited at the gate


    while Cherise entered the kindergarten to pick up their children.


    As she stepped inside, she was greeted by a wave of excited parents, their curiosity piqued by her


    arrival.


    One young mother eximed, her voice filled with awe, “Wow, Ms. Shaw, is that husband? He’s


    incredibly handsome!”


    Another said, “But you always told us you were a single mother, right?”


    your


    “I really thought you were raising Soren on your own!” said another, her eyes wide with surprise. “But


    your husband… he’s undeniably handsome!”


    “No wonder Soren is such a charmer! He looks just like his father!” added a third.


    Another mother joined in, “Indeed. And Ms. Shaw, you’ve been so secretive all this time. Your husband


    is not only handsome, but he looks healthy too. Why did you tell us he was gone?”


    A single mother piped up, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, “Ms. Shaw, where did you find such a


    handsome man to be your husband? Teach me your ways!”


    “Damn! He’s not just handsome, but rich too! Look at that car it must be worth at least five or six


    million!” eximed another, her voice filled with excitement


    Caught off guard by the sudden barrage of questions. Cherise managed a smile. She joined the group,


    asionally chuckling and offering polite, somewhat awkward responses


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    These mothers, whose children were the same age as Serafina, with a few exceptions of those with


    second-borns, were mostly around Cherise’s age. Their natural curiosity and yful inclination towards


    gossip couldn’t resist the intrigue of seeing Cherise and Damien together.


    After picking up their two children, Cherise quickly made their escape, the two little ones in


    tow.


    As they walked down the hallway, Soren held Cherise’s hand with one hand, his other hand tucked into


    his pocket, and asked, “Did hee with you?”


    Cherise paused, realizing that Soren was most likely referring to Damien.