Chapter 178
Marrying the Man in the Dark
Chapter 178 The Countryside
âJacob mentioned that he had consulted a renowned eye specialist,â Damien murmured, his voice
subdued.
To his surprise, Cherise didnât appear particularly interested.
She casually responded with a casual âOhâ and continued to walk alongside him.
Aunt Sarah prepared a sumptuous dinner.
Despite the modest ingredients in the farmhouse, she managed to create a lavish meal for Damien
using the best items available.
Elvis bought plenty of wine, insisting they drink until they were intoxicated.
Cherise endearingly leaned against Grandma as she attentively chatted with her while helping her with
the food.
Mr. Kolson watched contentedly as Damien enthusiastically devoured the scrumptious. homemade
drumstick.
As the sun set over the horizon, the warm glow of the sky cast a serene atmosphere upon the evening.
The sounds of laughter and cheerful chatter echoed through the surroundings, creating a lively and
vibrant ambiance that filled the air.
Elvis persistently encouraged Damien to keep drinking, even well past nine in the evening.
Cherise stayed by Damienâs side, deeply concerned for him, and offered more than just
companionship.
She sat on a small chair, watching Damien and Elvis drink while texting lan on her phone.
âIan, could you please give me the address of that elderly doctor? Iâve brought my husband back to our
hometown!â
lan replied promptly, âAre you sure you want to take him there?â
Cherise nodded determinedly, âYes, I hope his eyes can improve. As long as thereâs a chance, I canât
give up!â
lan remained silent for a long moment on the other end of the phone before finally providing Cherise
with the address of the elderly doctor.
âThe thatched cottage at the entrance of Johnson Village, Doctor Mark Johnson,â he said.
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Cherise earnestly noted it down. âThank you, Ian!â
After hanging up the call, Cherise found Elvis passed out on the brick bed. While Damien. sat there,
quietly munching on peanuts.
She couldnât help but marvel at the scene before her eyes.
Her uncle was the best drinker in the whole damn village!
Damien managed to knock him out cold!
âFeeling sleepy?â
The man rumbled, his voice low. âYou know, you didnât have to wait for me, really.â
âNo, I insist!â
Cherish put her phone away and helped Damien, guiding him back to his room. âThere are no proper
beds in the countryside, just traditional heated brick beds. I want to make sure youâre comfortable. If
you have trouble sleeping, I can always add an extra blanket for you in the middle of the night.â
Damien chuckled softly and pulled her into the blankets. âWith you here, I can sleep anywhere
comfortably.â
Cherise blushed deeply. âR-really?â
âOf course.â He was somewhat intoxicated when he cradled her face and kissed her passionately.
Cherise was left breathless. âHubby, letâs sleepâ¦
âTomorrow, Iâll take you to the neighboring village to explore,â she continued.
He kissed her eyelashes and mumbled against her eyelashes, his words slightly slurred, âWhaâ are we
explorin, hm?â
He kissed her eyelashes in a drunken stupor. âWhatâs there to explore?â
âIn the neighboring village, thereâs an elderly doctorâ¦â She didnât know how to lie convincingly, so she
blurted out the truth.
Damien chuckled softly; his fingers gently lifted her chin as his deep, jet-black eyes met hers. âWhy do
you want to see the elderly doctor?â
âTo have him check our pulses to see when we can have a baby?â
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Cherise was momentarily surprised but nodded vigorously and said, âYes!â
âWeâll see the elderly doctor tomorrow, have our pulses checked, and get some medicine prescribed to
have a baby sooner. How about that?â
He grinned and pulled her into his arms, âSure, Iâll go along with your plan.â
âMark Johnson?â
During breakfast the following day, Aunt Sarah frowned while eating. âThat old Dr. Johnson isnât very
reliable, you know. They say he trusted traditional medicine his whole life. But when his nephew got
into medical school and studied Western medicine, he lost. his focus completely. Couldnât treat patients
properly anymore.â
Cherise pursed her lips. âI just thought of giving it a try with Damien. If it works out, everyone will be
happy.â
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