Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 1143

Chapter 1143 A Couple's Confrontation
For an instant, Colin found himself frozen in place; his jaw slackened, his mind momentarily adrift as if his very essence had momentarily departed his body.

A heart, dormant and silent for so long, suddenly stirred within him, quickening its pace. His pulse raced, and his voice faltered as he struggled to articulate, "Why... why did you just call me dar..."

Yet, before he could finish, his gaze fell upon Lennon seated by the window, a woman at his side.

In that fleeting moment, the surge of emotions within Colin faltered, freezing in place, much like the incomplete words hanging in the air.

Hah... it turns out her sudden display of affection was all because of Lennon...

A wry chuckle escaped Colin's lips as he realized the truth. I already knew that she... What did I really expect? he mused inwardly, his tone laced with sarcasm.

Though disappointment lingered within him, he understood his role in this charade and played along accordingly.

With a faint smile, Colin reached out to affectionately pinch Lucy on the nose. "How about some blueberry muffins then?"

Lucy tilted her head in agreement, her body leaning into his shoulder with a sweet smile. "Thank you so much, darling."

Colin's body seemed to react involuntarily to Lucy's sweet voice, a sensation as if he lost all sense of bodily control washing over him.

Meanwhile, a man, being attended to by Violet, appeared equally unsettled.

His gaze bore into Colin and Lucy with icy intensity, casting a palpable chill over the cafe.

"Is that Lucy?" Violet's voice cut through the tension.

Feigning surprise, Violet turned her attention to Colin and Lucy, her tone saccharine sweet. "It's been ages since we last saw each other."

From the instant Lucy stepped in, Lennon's eyes remained fixed on her, a gaze impossible for Violet to ignore.

Unable to deter Lennon's attention, Violet decided to acknowledge Lucy's presence and beckoned her over.

With a sweet smile, Violet addressed with fake excitement, "Lulu! It's me! Remember?"

Lucy's eyes turned into silts.