âPerhaps he mistook me for someone else.â
Then, she asked Damien, âHave you resolved the matter here?â
She was referring to Tristanâs embezzlement of company funds and his attempt to flee.
âYes.â Damien nodded slightly. He entered the living room and gently placed Serafina on the sofa before sitting down.
Frances poured tea for Cherise and Damien. âSir, Mr. Belcourt said he had to attend to something and left.â
Damien nodded. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. âTristan has been handed over to the judicial authorities. Although he didnât take the money or escape, he secretly transferred his shares in the Lenoir Group under his and Raymondâs names when no one was paying attention.â
Cherise didnât know much about the companyâs affairs and asked tentatively, âAre there other issues in the company that you have to deal with?â
âSort of.â
Damien knew she was unaware of most things outside the medical field, so he didnât go into detail. âIn short, itâs a bit troublesome. I might not be able to spend much time with you and the children in the coming days.â
After saying this, he looked at Cherise affectionately. âCherise, Iâm sorry. Iâve been so busy since I returned, and I wonât have much time to spend with you.â
Cherise pursed her lips, looking at him helplessly. âWhy are you apologizing to me?â
He had followed her to Ziphon because of her. After all, Zachary Miles was her friend, not his. Before this trip to Ziphon, Damien and Zachary were, at most, acquaintances. He wouldnât have wasted so much time going to Ziphon if it werenât for her.
Furthermore, he had spent a significant amount of time searching for her in Lermille before accompanying her to Ziphon. His dedication moved her. How could she blame him for not having enough time to be with her?
Cherise smiled and held Damienâs hand. âNo need to apologize to me. You have your business to attend to, and I have my job. Even though we love each other, we donât always have to be together.â
She smiled after saying that. âMy work at the research institute is about to get busy. From now on, you can focus on your business, and Iâll focus on my job. Weâll work together for our home.â
âYes, thatâs great!â A childish voice declared solemnly before Damien could respond to Cheriseâs heartfelt confession. âWeâll work hard together! Ren and I will also study hard in kindergarten!â
Cherise and Damien were left speechless.
Soren immediately grabbed Serafina. âWeâre going upstairs. Stop embarrassing yourself.â
But Serafina protested. âNo, no! I want to stay with Daddy and Mommy!â
Soren replied, âAll right then, Iâll eat the chocolate Grandpa sent by myself.â
That prompted Serafina to panic. âBoohoo! Ren, donât leave me! I want to eat chocolate!â
Seeing Soren had gone upstairs, Serafina chased after him with her short legs. âRen! Ren! I want to eat chocolate!!â
âSlow down!â Frances quickly followed Serafina and held her hand, fearing she would fall.
Cherise sat on the sofa, watching her adorable daughter with a smile. âSheâs a little silly.â
âSheâs as silly as you.â A burst of masculine laughter sounded beside her. âOur daughter takes after you.â
Cherise pursed her lips and turned around in protest. âIâve told you. Iâm not silly!â