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.”

“I can make it

arrived promptly at two o’clock in the

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

to familiarize yourself with our institute. If you have no objections, we can proceed with finalizing the contract,” Dr. Penn stated, catching Cherise off

“Alright.”

asserted, “You should review my records before making a

not a conventional doctor; my past may potentially cause complications

I

gently, “I’m not concerned.”

that Dr. Shaw’s contributions to the medical field far surpass those of her peers, and that’s what I value.”

past you mentioned, I don’t believe it’s true;

aback, but eventually, she was persuaded by Dr. Penn and

you is even rarer in a world

was too good to pass up, so

“Dr. Penn.”

exclaimed, “You did an amazing job convincing her

Lenoir right away! Our institute’s funding will undoubtedly double next

nodded and said, “Go ahead.”