My Blind Husband novel Chapter 761

"Mmmhmm!" Cherise turned to him, a mischievous smile brightening her eyes. "You know, the highlight of the night wasn't just about bonding with my colleagues, but..."

She paused, her gaze meeting Damien's playful eyes.

He responded with a knowing smile, one hand on the wheel guiding them home and the other resting comfortably. "So, what's the real highlight, then?"

Cherise bit her lip slightly, then finally expressed her thought, "Knowing you've always cared for me. That's the true joy."

Despite considering themselves practically an old married couple, Cherise's cheeks flushed as she confessed these words in his presence.

Damien chuckled and continued driving. "My dear, you know what? You haven't changed a bit."

His Cherry was still the same sweet girl who found beauty and happiness in the simplest things.

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Still caught up in the excitement from the previous night, Cherise arrived at the lab the next day to prepare for her trip to Ziphon. To her surprise, instead of feeling envious, her colleagues bombarded her with questions about the trip, eager to know when she would return.

"Hey Cherise, when will you be back?"

"Wow! I'm so jealous that you get to go to Ziphon! I heard Ziphon is famous for its minerals! Don't bother with souvenirs; just bring back an Aetherionite. We're dying to see them!"

Their enthusiasm made it seem like they had known Cherise forever. She then headed to Mr. Carlos's office to formally request her leave.

So... did he use his influence overnight? But she had been with him all night. When did he even find the time?

A warm feeling blossomed in her chest. Despite being even more tired than the previous day, Damien had still carried her from the car to bed and tucked her in. And then, even after she fell asleep, he... reached out to his friend about her paper?

Filled with gratitude, Cherise returned to Lenoir Manor with her materials, only to find Soren and Serafina standing at the door, their expressions a mix of concern and sadness.

"Mommy, is Uncle Zac hurt?" Serafina sniffled, her eyes welling up. "I'm so worried about Uncle Zac!"

Soren sniffled too, trying to put on a brave face. "Mommy, Mr. Lenoir said he'd take you to drop Uncle Zac off at home. Sera and I have decided to stay back, and I already called Grandpa, and he's flying in today to pick us up."

Then, he looked up at Cherise with a pleading expression. "Mommy, we hardly ever spend time apart, so don't be away too long!"