Chatper 686
Marrying the Man in the Dark
Chapter 686 âMore Drumsticks For Mommy; Fewer For Seraâ
Ursulaâs eyes narrowed with determination. âYes, I must confront him! Youâve been feeling unwell lately, even
rushing to the emergency room twice this week. Yet, he returns with his ex-wife, lavishing her affectionately,
without even a moment to spare for you! Itâs unthinkable!â
âNo, Lulaâ¦â Rowenaâs voice trailed off as Ursula abruptly ended the call and stormed off, intent on confronting
Damien and Cherise.
Back in her hospital ward, Rowena gazed at her heavily bandaged feet, a soft sigh escaping her lips. She had stood
by Damien for three years, and now his ex-wife loomed as her first, perhaps her last, formidable opponent.
Meanwhile, after instructing Mr. Hampson to take their luggage home, Damien escorted. Cherise and their children
to the New World Restaurant.
This marked Cheriseâs first visit to the restaurant in five years.
As she
surveyed the familiar surroundings, memories flooded back. She remembered when she had encountered Mandy
while savoring chicken legs with Lucy. Back then, Mandy had been a pawn in Maeveâs game.
But the tables had turned. Now, Mandy held a prominent position within the Tanner family in Europe.
In truth, Cherise owed her peaceful years to Mandyâs unwavering support. Though technically younger, Mandy
acted with the maturity and protectiveness of an elder sister.
Alongside their grandfather Aaron, Mandy flawlessly steered the Tanner Groupâs European operations. The skills
instilled in her by Maeve blossomed into a confident leadership, making her the very embodiment of the Tanner
familyâs strength and resilience.
Yet, regardless of the occasion, whether she was interacting with business partners or shareholders, her
introduction remained humble: âHello, I am Ms. Charlotte Tannerâs confidante and personal assistant at work, her
trusted butler at home, and most importantly,
her dear sister.â
As she reminisced, a smile touched Cheriseâs lips.
âWow, this chicken leg is delicious! Tastes just like Mr. Handsomeâs!â Serafina exclaimed. digging into her meal with
gusto.
Soren, ever the cool one, remarked, âPerhaps Mr. Lenoir learned his culinary skills hereâ
Damien chuckled, placing a chicken leg on Cheriseâs plate âSpot on. Ren You know I learned
it to win your motherâs heart.â
Soren smirked, a hint of amusement in his eyes despite his feigned disapproval.
âNo, no, no!â Serafina protested as Damien placed one, two, and three chicken legs on Cheriseâs plate. âMommy
canât eat that much! Give some to Sera, please!â
Damien chuckled. âSera is a growing girl. You need to watch your figure, so there are fewer chicken drumsticks for
you.â
Serafinaâs pout deepened. âBut Mommy is a girl too!â
âBut Mommy looks better with a little extra weight,â Damien explained, his mischievously. âIt keeps the other boys
away, so sheâs all mine.â
eyes winking
Serafinaâs eyes widened, momentarily confused. Then, with a burst of anger, she declared, âYouâre mean!â
Cherise cast Damien a helpless look. âHey, you shouldnât say such things in front of the kids, alright?â
Damien simply smiled. âSheâll understand when sheâs older.â
However, their peaceful dinner was interrupted by the abrupt opening of the private room. door.
Cherise immediately recognized the girl who stormed in, anger etched on her face the same girl from the airport.
Still clad in jeans and a white T-shirt, Ursula seemed to have arrived in a hurry. Her locked on Damien as she
declared, âYou have no idea how difficult it was to find you!â
gaze