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

watched Rowena while also being observed by

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

her extraordinary charm

together and asked, “You must be Ms. Shaw,

so young and stunning: it’s hard to believe

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

a mother of

failed to meet your expectations?”

was taken aback, her face turned pale, and she stuttered, “Ms. Shaw,

was just

“After all, your sister

Mortis could appreciate a joke, but it seems

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

eyes and scoffed, “Who would want to dine in

and to Sarah, an elderly lady with white hair standing behind Cherise.

to bring along your poor

struck a chord