Marrying the Man in the Dark

Have they never seen someone blush before?

Cherise had just enjoyed a particularly delightful and satisfying meal,

After dinner, she and Damien returned to their hotel when her phone rang. It was Lyra calling.

“Cherise, what should I do?” Lyra’s voice was tearful on the other end of the line. “Zachary’s sister, Kareen, won’t let me stay by his side to take care of him.”

“She called me clingy and told me to go away. She even said I’m not good enough for her brother…” Lyra was on the verge of tears. “I’ve been the one taking care of Zachary since he got injured. It’s been over an hour since I last saw him, and I feel so lost…”

“I’m worried that the caregiver his sister hired won’t take proper care of him… Cherise, what should I do…”

calmly. “First,

on the other end of the

Cherise voiced the doubt she had

to Zachary, and Zachary himself had said that he was bringing his fiancée to Adania.

remarks about her at the airport. And now, she had been dismissed by

voice was faint. “Of course

you if you’re honest with me.” Cherise spoke softly, “If I find out that you’re lying to me, I won’t be able to help

line. After a while, Lyra finally

sat across from Cherise. “Cherise, I didn’t lie to you. We’re really engaged…” Her body was tense, and she nervously

between us.” The young girl looked down, slightly distressed. “No, that’s not right. He doesn’t have any feelings

with her bright eyes. “Cherise, do you know what it