Otherwise, why would there be a partially used box of contraceptives?
Damien rested his head on his arms against the headboard of the bed. He smiled at Cherise, asking, âSo, who do you think I used them with?â
âUrsula? Rowena? Or some random woman?â he added casually.
Cherise bit her lip, digging her fingernails into her palm. She couldnât accept it! The mere thought of Damien being with another woman in her absence made her sad, indignant,and at a loss for words.
It was still unacceptable, even if he had no feelings for that woman. Cherise valued loyalty in romantic relationships and marriage. She had only been with him her entire life, but heâ¦
Tears welled up in her eyes. She immediately turned her face away, refusing to let Damien see her cry.
âIâm going to check on the kids.â
With that, she tried to get out of bed.
However, Damien quickly pulled her back and pressed her down. By then, Cheriseâs eyes were bloodshot. On closer observation, one could even see tears welling up in them.
Damien looked at Cherise helplessly and deliberately teased her. âCherry, Iâm a normal man too.
During the five years you were gone, there were times when I couldnât control myself. I have physical needs, too, you know?â
His words finally made Cherise burst into tears.
He admitted it! He used this box of contraceptives to sleep with other women on this bed!
A wave of disappointment and sadness enveloped Cherise. She bit her lip. âSo⦠youâ¦â
âMm.â Damien leaned down to kiss her, but she dodged him.
Her reaction amused Damien. âAs you can see, Iâve only done it five or six times in five years. Iâve shown tremendous restraint.â
Cherise bit her lip. Tears trickled down her face. âDamien! Donât make me argue with you. No woman can tolerate her husband sleeping with other women and hear it explained to her in detail!â
Sadness and disappointment grew as she spoke. She couldnât stop the tears from flowing. âI understand that you find it hard to resist your sexual urges in these five years⦠but whyâ¦
She sniffled. Her voice choked as she sobbed. âYou think I didnât have desires in these five years?
What makes you think I donât have physical needs? But I could never do it with anyone except you!
Even if I have such needs, I control myself!â
Cherise took a deep breath and continued furiously, âBut what about you? Not only did you seek out other women, but you did it on this bedâ¦â
This was the bed where she and Damien shared countless memories. But now, all she could think about was Damien taking another woman to this bed, making her feel nauseous.
How could Damienâ¦
Her thoughts fueled the flame of her anger. She struggled fiercely, shouting, âLet me go! Iâ¦â
However, Damien passionately kissed her before she could finish her sentence.
Cherise didnât enjoy the kiss at all. Instead, she kept struggling, trying to escape from under him! She fought harder than before. Her anger was apparent.
Damien laughed and let go of her hand. He pulled her into his embrace. âCanât stand the thought of me sleeping with other women?â
Cherise sulked and refused to speak.