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.”

now, it seems she’s run

was inconsolable

suddenly overtaken by a rush of emotion, and

tell

when we were at the Tanner residence that you

to the Miles family and introduce me

a month since she

she could have spent that month

But now…

doctor, her voice wavering “How long how much time does

again. “She has

the most

Two month…

tears Dowed freely

is

Not nearly enough!!!

fully embrace her as family, to take care of her, to shower her with all the love and care she missed out

to part from her, refused to watch

they had

is fate

experienced the joy of having both her

on her sobs, muffling her