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.”

the years because of you. He’s been searching for you for five long

the house and spends the entire day in your

diary, another lost in the pages of your

what Damien

numerous responsibilities, he manages to find time to revisit

holding vegetables, paused. Her voice

“Absolutely.”

wouldn’t lie

would aimlessly sit in your room. Do you

prolonged absence, he might forget your face and scent, like many who lose the

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

the light. “You should appreciate a man who

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

nobody dares to disturb him. Instead, they wait patiently for him to return to reality and leave- the room. Only after that do the employees approach him with official

the scene as she listened to Sarah’s

“L…”