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 appeared more ordinary.

also being

appeared composed and refined, with a touch of aloofness. Yet, her face was as delicate as a porcelain doll’s.

contrast emphasized her

asked, “You

and stunning: it’s hard to believe you’re a mother

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

your opinion, how should a mother of two look? Tired

to

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

just teasing you”

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

appreciate a

considered, “Coincidentally, we have guests for dinner tonight.

eyes and scoffed, “Who would want to dine in this place?”

elderly lady with white hair standing behind Cherise. “You accused me of making unreasonable

end, you returned only to bring along your poor relatives for a free

“poor relatives” struck