Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Your friend must be quite the foodie,” Sky said, grinning as he handed the menu to Cherise. “Our restaurant is thriving, but it’s mostly thanks to the elite city clientele who know about us through word. of mouth. Average folks don’t just stumble upon this remote spot.”

Cherise was taken aback and suddenly realized something. She called Zachary, “Did you arrange this restaurant for us, or was it… her?”

Zachary had visited Adania before and had made friends, while Cherise was visiting for the first time. How could she have known about this renowned eatery in Adania?

“Aunt Charisa made the reservation,” Zachary chuckled. “Isn’t it impressive? The truly impressive part is yet to come, Little Bunny. Aunt Charisa is bringing a bodyguard today, and guess who it is? It’s Elvis!”

Cherise’s mind swirled. Suddenly, she felt disconnected, as if Zachary’s voice was coming from miles away.

Zachary continued, “There’s still a lot you don’t know. I’ll fill you in later.”

blood was flowing backward. So, all of this was orchestrated by her… Cherise thought, finding it hard to believe the extent of Charisa’s effort.

interrupted Cherise’s thoughts, “My mom doesn’t know you and your friend are today’s guests yet. You better order quickly. If she checks and finds out you’re here, she might ask you to

Aunt really kick me out?” Cherise

said if you and your pals show up, she will kick you

the special ones her aunt used to prepare back in Shaw’s Village. Looking at the menu, Cherise vividly remembered

she loved in the past, then waved Sky away.

Cherise’s order menu to the kitchen.

Sarah was elated about the extensive order

order menu, Sarah’s brow furrowed immediately. She noticed that the order

giving Sky a sharp look. “Do

hastily shook his head. “No,