Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

A smile tugged at Cherise’s lips as she caught sight of Blake’s lovesick, goofy expression. Back during her memory-loss days, he’d been like a brother to her

With her memories trickling back, she vividly remembered how utterly boring he’d been five years ago. Seeing him like this now made her realize how much time had changed him.

Ponytailerella finished scribbling on a page and looked up, surprised to see Cherise standing by the stairs. She jumped up and blurted, “Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Lenoir!”

A hush fell over the room as all eyes turned to Cherise and Damien.

Damien gave a small smile. “Sorry we kept you waiting, folks.” He wrapped his arm around Cherise’s waist and led her down the stairs. “Ready to go?”

With Damien’s cue, the group was set for departure. Not many people joined them on this trip to Shawbury-just Mr. Hampson, Otto, Blake, two drivers, and two bodyguards.

curiously, “Mrs. Lenoir, do you remember me?” Cherise’s smile was

at the playful nickname. “It’s Ariana Madix, actually. You can call me Ariana.”

trying to break the awkwardness. “Um, actually, it’s my cousin’s wedding today. Thank you

need a break from

her mind lately, with no exciting events to break the monotony. She readily agreed, “Sounds like

the passenger seat and asked, “Honey, what

window, his voice a low rumble of indulgence. “Of course, I still owe you a real wedding ceremony anyway. Attending one before ours could be a good inspiration. You can see what you like and plan our wedding however you

flustered. “I, uh, I just thought it would be a fun outing,

out of the car, Cherise scanned the names on the