Chapter 533 We Can Afford It
“Dad moved here a few years ago after handing over Tanner Residence to Mandy.”
Damien looked up and gazed at the house before him. He could not help but sigh. He had been searching for Cherise and her family for years but to no avail. Unexpectedly, Charles’ search for a hospital for Maeve inadvertently found them.
“He’s not your Dad,”
Cherise locked the car and strode towards the villa. “My father has been in a foul mood in the recent years. So don’t blame me for not warning you if he loses his temper and kicks you out.”
Then, she paused and turned around, looking at him meaningfully. “After all, family means a great deal to the both of us.
Damien narrowed his eyes and chose to remain silent.
Beckham placed the final dish on the dining table as they entered the house.
“Cherise, you’re back…” He fell silent when he caught sight of Damien behind Cherise.
His brows knitted together in confusion. “Cherise, what’s the meaning of this?”
“His sister had surgery at our hospital today, and I was the lead surgeon, Cherise explained.
She gracefully removed her coat and hung it on the rack before heading to the bathroom to wash her hands. “Mr. Lenoir insisted on treating me to a meal to express his gratitude for curing his sister. So, I brought him here.”
Beckham scoffed, “You mean the one who came to you for treatment today is his sister?”
Cherise confirmed with a nod. “Yes.”
“And how many sisters does he have?”
“Just one.”
Beckham narrowed his eyes fiercely. “So, it’s the sister who nearly killed Ari
His gaze darkened as he turned to Damien. “How dare you let Cherise treat your sister?”
Damien lowered his head in silence.
Cherise shrugged, put the towel down, and calmly sat at the dining table. She picked up a fork and began to taste each dish. “Dad, don’t waste your breath on him. It’s just a meal. We can surely afford it.”
“True,” Beckham snorted. “I’ll let you off the hook today. That way, people can’t accuse us of being unreasonable, saying we brought a guest home only to kick them out.”
“It’s just a meal. We can certainly afford it.”
His words dripped with sarcasm, treating Damien not as a guest but as a beggar the master of the house brought home.
Despite this, Damien continued to smile as he looked at Beckham. “Thank you for your generosity.”
With that, he sat at the dining table directly opposite Cherise.
Cherise rolled her eyes, ironically noting that what one feared the most would come to pass. She had hoped he would not sit directly across from her, yet there he was.
“The chil…” Beckham Tanner began, intending to ask Cherise about her children. However, he stopped short when he saw Damien.
He cleared his throat and asked, “Were you busy in the hospital today?”
“Not particularly,” Cherise replied. “But I had surgery yesterday afternoon that lasted until this morning. It took thirteen hours.”
“In other words, you’re tired and not used to sleeping in the hospital. Thus, you prefer to come home and sleep in your bed.”
Beckham shook his head and sighed helplessly. Tve told you to ask your supervisor to arrange a better room for you to rest in, but you just wouldn’t listen.”
“Now you finally understand how tiring it is?
