Marrying the Man in the Dark

“So, this must be Auntie.”

Soren and Sera affectionately clung to Elvis, persistently requesting stories from Cherise’s childhood.

Elvis held Sera in his arms and took Soren by the hand. He told them stories about Cherise’s joyful childhood in the countryside, which he knew well.

“Uncle Shaw hasn’t changed and hasn’t aged a bit.”

In the kitchen, Cherise, immersed in preparing dinner, couldn’t help but interject.

“Really? Can’t you see how much I’ve aged?”

Sarah chuckled as she sorted vegetables, “Cherise, why don’t you consider staying longer?”

Cherise paused in her vegetable preparation; her hand lingered under the water. “I’m still unsure.”

“What’s holding you back?”

Sarah glanced at her. “You’re not getting any younger, and your child is already grown. Stop hesitating.”

taking excellent care of us over the years because of you. He’s been searching for you for five

spends

a day immersed in your diary, another lost in the pages of your childhood

remembered what Damien was

he manages to find time to revisit

vegetables, paused. Her voice

“Absolutely.”

sighed, “Aunt Wanda wouldn’t lie to

Dame why he would aimlessly sit in your room. Do you know

said that with your prolonged absence, he might forget your face and scent,

belongings, ensuring that he can recognize you instantly if he comes across you in a crowd someday.”

“You should appreciate a man

busy, sometimes, while sitting in your room, a long queue of employees is waiting

dares to disturb him. Instead, they wait patiently for him to return to reality and leave- the room. Only

visualizing the scene as she

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