Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise and Damien decided to postpone their planned outing until the following week after the incident that occurred yesterday.

Damien would be occupied with his business matters, while Cherise would be fully engrossed in her new job. Their children also expressed the need for some time to adjust to their new surroundings.

On the second day in Adania, Cherise reached out to the doctor recommended by the director of Lermille Hospital.

“Are you Dr. Shaw?” she asked.

The doctor on the other end responded eagerly, “You’ve finally contacted us!”

We represent the Adania Medical Research Institute. We were thrilled when Dr. Keeples recommended you. We didn’t expect you to reach out to us!”

Cherise was taken aback and stammered, “You mean… your institute is in Adania?”

“Yes, indeed!”

The doctor on the other end of the line responded amiably, “Dr. Shaw, would you available for an interview?”

“If you’re out of town, we can certainly wait…”

“There’s no need for that.”

can make it this afternoon.”

arrived promptly at two o’clock in the

Dr. Penn, warmly greeted her, “Dr. Shaw, Dr. Keeples has spoken highly of your

have no objections, we can proceed with finalizing the contract,”

“Alright.”

review my records before making

am not a conventional doctor; my past may potentially cause complications in the future.”

I understand!”

Penn smiled gently, “I’m not concerned.”

contributions to the medical field far surpass those of her peers, and that’s what

mentioned, I don’t believe it’s

taken aback, but eventually, she was persuaded by

and understands you is even rarer in a world where good

good to pass up, so she

“Dr. Penn.”

exclaimed, “You did an amazing job

away! Our institute’s funding will

nodded and said, “Go ahead.”