Marrying the Man in the Dark

A warm wave washed over Cherise. She’d considered bringing the kids but decided against it. Zachary was hurt because of her, and their visit to Miles Manor would likely be met with cold shoulders. She was prepared for that, knowing she was at fault.

But Soren and Serafina were innocent, and she didn’t want the Miles’ judgment and potential mistreatment to taint their hearts.

To her surprise, Soren had shown remarkable maturity by suggesting they visit their grandfather, Clinton. instead.

Taking a deep breath, she walked forward and embraced the children. “Remember, listen to your grandpa and great-grandpa while you’re there. Be good, don’t cause any trouble, and be nice to Aunt Mandy, okay?”

Serafina wiped away a tear. “Yes, Mommy! You have to make sure Uncle Zac gets better. Ren said Uncle Zac will be getting married soon. And he promised if he does, he wants Ren and me to be the flower boy and girl! Don’t forget!”

Cherise smiled and playfully pinched Serafina’s cheek. “Of course, sweetie!”

closer to whisper a secret in her mother’s ear, “Mommy, when are you going to marry Mr. Handsome? Then

momentarily

a reply,

Serafina. “Would you like to be the flower girl, Serafina?”

agreed that if Mr. Handsome and Mommy get married, we’ll be the flower boy

when he heard his

hands into his pockets, trying to be cool, and looked away with a huff. “Who wants to be a flower boy with you?! I don’t even like the idea of them

when will she get married! Ren was the one who said he wanted to be a flower boy, and I, a flower girl! And now you’re saying you never said

girl wiped away her tears, her twin ponytails bobbing with her sobs,

knelt in front of Soren and teased him with a playful smile. “What’s going on here, my dear? You should never bluff your sister.”