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,

also being observed by her.

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

her

together and asked, “You

stunning: it’s hard to believe you’re

greeted them with a gentle smile and signaled Frances to let them through. “According to Ms. Mortis,” she chuckled softly, “I don’t quite

opinion, how should a mother of two look? Tired

I failed to meet

turned pale, and she stuttered, “Ms. Shaw, I didn’t mean

was just teasing you”

smile and giggled, “After all, your sister is quite the joker herself”

could appreciate a joke, but it

Rowena and considered, “Coincidentally, we have guests for dinner tonight. You’re

and scoffed, “Who would want to dine in

on the couch, and to Sarah, an elderly lady with white hair standing behind Cherise. “You accused me of

along your poor relatives

“poor relatives” struck a chord