Marrying the Man in the Dark

Her voice resonated too much like his mother’s. The gentleness in her eyes and voice echoed that of his mother, with the only difference being that his mother had passed away two years ago.

“How’s the weather outside?” The woman smiled at him, offering a small fruit, her hand marked with scars. “It’s been a long time since someone came to see me.”

Over time, Zachary developed a friendship with her and would occasionally visit the basement.

One day, while returning home with the small fruit she had given him, he bumped into his uncle, who was then the head of the Miles Family.

His uncle glanced at the item in Zachary’s hand. “Where did you get that?”

“Mrs. Bunny in the basement gave it to me!”

He stared innocently at his uncle, vividly remembering the expression on his face that day-a mix of shock and disbelief.

After that, the basement bunny no longer lived in the basement. Zachary’s uncle married the woman. He started calling her Aunt Charisa, and his sister Kareen followed suit.

relationship between Aunt Charisa and his uncle eventually became

on a stormy night, Aunt Charisa took over as the head of the Miles

his eyes the Mrs. Bunny who had given him the small fruit in the basement.

in front of him snapped him back to the present.

eyes locked

back, clearing his throat. “What did

my mom and your uncle were ever

head. “They were the least affectionate

tugged. “The least… least affectionate couple…” she mumbled.

cherish the time when you’re still oblivious. Also… treasure the moments you spend with Aunt Charisa.”

time…

you

tell me truthfully what’s really…”

could finish her sentence, a woman’s voice from the doorway interrupted, “I’ve just got my daughter back, and I’m doing just fine.” Charisa’s words couldn’t persuade Cherise. Her knuckles clenched, preparing to continue her inquiry, when Elvis and Sarah approached with the

join us,” Charisa said