Marrying the Man in the Dark

Clenching her jaws tightly, tears began to slide down Cherise’s cheeks. “So you mean…”

“Your mother’s time is running out,” the doctor said, releasing a heavy sigh.

He lifted his hand, gently patting Cherise’s shoulder. “Make the most of the time you have left with her.”

“She chose not to bring her personal doctor along, fearing that you would discover her illness.”

From behind, Zachary took slow, deliberate steps towards her. “Aunty Charisa once told me that she wanted to spend the remaining time she had left to see if you were doing well,” he revealed softly.

“She couldn’t bear to get too close, fearing it would cause you pain in the end.”

“She never forced you to acknowledge her as a mother to prevent the heartbreak she knew would be inevitable.”

“She was scared that as soon as you developed an attachment, she would have to leave you.”

Zachary let out a faint sigh. “Cherise, don’t resent her for coming into your life so late.”

“Aunty Charisa never expected her body to fail her so soon.”

“She had hoped… hoped to wait until she saw you with your own family, leading a blissful life, before approaching you.”

it seems she’s run

words, Cherise was inconsolable and

overtaken by a rush of emotion, and lunged forward,

didn’t you tell

we were at the Tanner residence that you

you bring me to the Miles family and introduce

a month since she

could have

But now…

deep breath. Cherise turned to the doctor, her voice

again. “She has two

the most of

Two month…

tears Dowed freely

months is not enough!!!

Not nearly enough!!!

as family, to take care of her, to shower her with all

refused to watch

after they had just

fate

experienced the joy of having both her parents…

her sobs, muffling her cries with her