Chapter 315 Children
Damien chuckled, hugging her petite frame tightly. âIn any case, sheâs not a biological
sister.â
âOf course, this is just a whim for now, but if it feels rightâŠâ
âGiven her history, we should take it slowly. If every word she says is true and she has no ulterior motives, we can have her legally become a part of our family, you and me.â
Cherise hesitated, a bit perplexed. âCan we really do that? I thought only our children
would beâŠâ
The manâs hand gently shifted towards her lower abdomen as he spoke. âI remember generously donating my âlittle swimmersâ to the cause.â
âIf
pregnancy doesnât occur, how about we schedule another extensive round of lovemaking and planting seeds in a few days?â
The warmth from his palm nearly scorched her skin.
She hesitated for a moment, a sudden flashback to her bedridden days from a few days.
ago.
Cheriseâs complexion altered in an instant. âNo⊠thatâs not happeningâŠâ
âWell, your say doesnât matter.â Damien playfully chuckled and pulled her closer.
In the shadows of the night, the manâs smile gradually turned bittersweet.
Damien had always wanted Mandy to open up and share information about her background, hoping it would provide a lead to find Danielle. However, she had always been elusive, skillfully avoiding his questions.
He initially thought Mandy was deliberately concealing information. But now he understood she might have been too frightened to speak up.
Tonight, to his surprise, Mandy revealed more than he had anticipated.
If it werenât for Cherise by his side, he wouldnât know how to handle this onslaught of information by himself.
In the early hours, Anissa started to call each person one by one, organizing them for a mountain photoshoot excursion.
When Cherise groggily descended the stairs, the entire group had gathered in the living
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room.
Lucy, her face concealed under a duckbill cap, sat somberly in one corner beside Lennon, both bearing visible injuries.
Jacob and Damien, on the other hand, were casually having their breakfast and engaged in conversation on the couch.
Across from them, Mandy was lounging comfortably, casting a tender gaze at Rodney. âI owe you big time for this; I would have been starving by now.â
Rodney balanced a bowl of cereal soaked in creamy milk in one hand and a spoon in the other, playfully feeding Cherise. âWhat are you talking about? Weâre all cla*smates; helping out is just what we do.â
Lucyâs expression darkened even more while Lennon let out a chuckle.
ChĂ©rise came down the stairs, and Mandy greeted her with a mischievous smile. âOops, that milk was boiling hot!â
âReally?â Rodney teased, blowing on the spoon before offering it. âHow about now?â
Jacob, sipping his tea, interjected casually, âHey, Lulu, your boyfriendâs quite the charmer. Arenât you going to do something about it?â
Lucy shot Rodney a frustrated look without saying a word.
Lennon couldnât help but stifle a laugh as he glanced briefly at Mandy. âMandy, canât you eat by yourself?â
Mandy, still looking frail, leaned against the couch. âIâm not feeling great. Remember the fire incident last night?â
Then, she cast a warm look at Rodney. âGod knows how grateful I am for you, Rodney.â
âThese people like to make fun of me, but youâre the only one who genuinely cares for
me.â
Cherise was left speechless.
Rodney blushed but shook his head. âNo need for the praise; Iâm just doing whatâs right.â
With a frosty expression, Lucy abruptly got up, slammed the door, and left.
Mandy grinned with satisfaction and winked at Cherise.
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Cherise couldnât help but shiver as she followed Lucy outside.
âHow annoying! Urgh!â Lucy sat on a large rock outside the villa, angrily picking up stones.
from the ground and tossing them into the river.
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