Marrying the Man in the Dark

After uttering those words, she turned her attention to Frances and asked, “Is Ms. Shaw here? I’ve come to apologize to her.”

“Um…”

Frances was in a difficult position.

Since Mrs. Shaw’s Uncle Shaw and Aunt Wanda were visiting today, it was somewhat inconvenient to welcome Ursula and Rowena.

However….

Tm here. Cherise said confidently.

Frances was taken aback. She observed Cherise as she calmly removed her apron and approached them. You must be Rowena, right?” She asked politely.

Raising her eyebrows, she coolly assessed the woman in front of her.

The woman sat in a wheelchair, with casts on her feet visible under a thin blanket.

She wore a striped hospital gown and appeared fragile, with delicate features and a pale complexion. Despite this, her eyes emanated a softness that evoked compassion and vulnerability.

contrast to her sister, Rowena

while also

and refined, with a touch of aloofness. Yet, her face was as delicate as a

contrast emphasized her

her lips together and asked, “You must

hard to believe you’re a mother of two.”

through. “According to Ms. Mortis,” she chuckled softly, “I don’t quite fit the mold

your opinion, how should a mother of two

failed to

face turned pale, and she stuttered, “Ms. Shaw, I didn’t mean that; L.

just

comforting smile and giggled, “After all, your sister is quite the

Ms Mortis could appreciate

briefly glanced at Rowena and considered, “Coincidentally, we have guests for dinner tonight. You’re welcome to join

her eyes and scoffed, “Who would want to dine in this

Sarah, an elderly lady with white hair standing behind Cherise. “You accused me of making unreasonable requests just because my sister

returned only to bring along your poor relatives for a free meal?”

relatives” struck a chord with