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.”

a good boy, taking excellent care of us over the years because of you. He’s been searching for you for five long years….”

visits the house and spends the entire day in your

lost in the pages of your childhood photo

still vividly remembered what Damien was like

he manages to find time to revisit

hand, holding vegetables, paused. Her voice

“Absolutely.”

sighed, “Aunt Wanda wouldn’t lie

would aimlessly sit in your room. Do

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

photos and exploring your belongings, ensuring that he can recognize you instantly if he

“You should appreciate a man

know he’s busy, sometimes, while sitting in your room, a long queue of employees

they wait patiently for him to return to reality and leave- the room. Only after that do the employees

lips, visualizing the scene as she

“L…”