Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 844 Return To The Research Institute Cherise had already informed Mr. Whitlock yesterday that she would return to
work today. Yet, here she was, absent for the entire morning. “You can go tomorrow,” Damien smiled and gently tousled
Cherise’s hair. “I’ve spoken to Mr. Whitlock on your behalf.” Cherise, holding a bowl of oatmeal, paused slightly. “What did you
tell him?” Damien’s stern voice carried a hint of amusement. “I told him that you and I plan to have a third and fourth child. So,
you might need to take a day off at home.” Cherise was shocked. This scoundrel! How could he embarrass me like that? Cherise
held her spoon hesitantly. She had lost her appetite, but she feared he would tease her again if she did not eat. After a while, she
reluctantly swallowed the oatmeal. “I don’t care. I have to go to work this afternoon.” Since the morning was already lost and
irretrievable, she could not skip the afternoon either. She refused to let her colleagues and superiors think she was an employee
who indulged excessively and kept slacking off from work. Damien shrugged. “If you insist on going, I’ll have Mr. Kolson take you
there later.” He had matters to deal with in the afternoon and could not always stay home with her. Thus, he thought her going to
work was also a good choice. At least she would not be so bored. After lunch, Cherise dug out her long–unused office clothes.
Then, Mr. Kolson sent her to the research institute. The research institute seemed unusually lively today, with flowers and
balloons at the entrance. Cherise rubbed her temples helplessly and smiled. Her colleagues probably prepared these things to
welcome her. Last night, she had seen Heather discussing organizing a welcome party with her colleagues in the WhatsApp
group. 1/2 Cherise felt even more guilty as she thought about this. Her colleagues must have waited for her to return, yet she
was late. Thus, she entered the research institute, intending to apologize. When she entered, she saw Heather’s face stained
with colorful cake icing. “Dr. Shaw?” Heather looked at Cherise in shock. “Why... why are you back today?” Then, as if fearing
others would discover Cherise, Heather quickly pulled her into the stairwell. “Aren’t you on vacation for a long time?” Cherise
was stunned. “1...” She had informed Mr. Whitlock yesterday that she would end her vacation. Furthermore, Heather and other
colleagues were discussing a welcome party in the chat group. How could Heather not know she was coming back? “Dr. Shaw,
your vacation isn’t over yet. You should go home and enjoy it. Why come to the research institute?” Heather seemed anxious
and tried to persuade Cherise to go home. “There’s nothing much to do in the institute. Since you’ve gotten engaged to your
fiancé, you should enjoy quality time with him.” After saying that, she began to push Cherise towards the back door. “Listen to
me. Go home first...” However, before she could finish speaking, someone called out to her. “Heather, who are you talking to
over there?” Cherise frowned. She recognized the voice calling Heather. It was also a colleague from the research institute.
Previously, Damien had invited all her colleagues to dinner. This colleague had toasted to her and Damien. Thus, Cherise turned
around and smiled to greet the colleague. “Hi, it’s me. I’m back.” Seeing Cherise’s smile, the colleague was stunned for a
moment. Then, her in horror as if she had seen a ghost. “Cherise?”