Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 970

Chapter 970 Enigmatic Connections 

“Firstly, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Lucy earlier,” Alexis began, his tone reflective. 

“Secondly, while I appreciate everyone’s intentions, I can’t help but sense Soren’s hostility towards me,” he continued, his words measured. 

“Perhaps he doesn’t harbor any malicious intent but rather feels threatened by the presence of another boy in the household who shares similarities with him,” Alexis theorized, drawing from his own unique upbringing. Despite being six months younger than Soren, Alexis exuded a maturity beyond his years. 

Damien narrowed his gaze, probing. “Are you genuinely interested in pursuing a connection with Lucy Staber?” 

“Is Lucy Staber her name?” Alexis responded, a smile gracing his features as his brows arched playfully. “It does have a pleasant ring to it.” 

“In that case, if I were to follow her, could I adopt the name Alexis Staber?” he inquired, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. 

Damien’s eyes narrowed slightly. “That’s a possibility,” he conceded, though a furrow creased his brow momentarily. 

In that fleeting moment, Damien’s mind wrestled with a sense of familiarity. 

The name Alexis sparked a memory as if someone had once mentioned naming a future son Alexis and a daughter Alexa. 

But for a fleeting moment, he struggled to recall that individual’s identity. 

Turning his attention back to the young boy before him, Damien remarked, “You’re quite an enigma.” 

“Why haven’t you asked me to assist you in locating your biological parents? Instead, you seem eager for me to facilitate your connection with a lady you’ve just met?” Damien pressed, his curiosity piqued. 

“Because my biological parents… they don’t deserve it,” Alexis replied candidly, his voice tinged with resolve. 

“Regardless of the circumstances that led to my separation from them, they don’t deserve to be called my parents. So, I’d rather forge my own path and live well independently.” 

“Ms. Cherise, I am convinced that you’ve been misled,” Soren declared earnestly, his voice concerned as he sat in the children’s room on the second floor. 

Analyzing the situation with a seriousness beyond his years, Soren addressed Cherise. “That 

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Alexis, who typically displays maturity and seldom sheds tears, why did he suddenly break down so easily? It’s evident he’s attempting to garner your sympathy.” 

Cherise, seated on Serafina’s bed and engaged in folding clothes, pursed her lips thoughtfully. She cast a gentle glance towards Soren. “Why shouldn’t Alexis cry? He’s just a child, younger than you. Are children not permitted to express their emotions?” 

“It’s not about whether children can cry,” Soren responded, his lips forming a tight line. “But rather, the authenticity of his tears. Don’t you find his display of emotion to be overly contrived?” 

Cherise paused momentarily, her expression grave as she considered Soren’s perspective. Eventually, she shook her head with conviction. “I don’t see it that way.” 

Soren was momentarily at a loss for words. 

His father had often remarked that Cherise retained the same innocence she had five years ago when they first met after she lost her memory. 

Was she truly this naive five years ago? 

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