Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Hmm.” Lyra responded half-heartedly, her expression somewhat awkward and restless.

Take Lyra to the third floor,’ Damien’s message suddenly appeared on Cherise’s phone.

Cherise furrowed her brows, ‘Why?’

Just half an hour ago, Damien had left to pick up Beckham, Soren, and Serafina from the airport, so he was likely still on the road. Why would he ask her to escort Lyra to the third floor in his absence?

Someone wants to meet her. I’ve convinced her family to attend her wedding,’ Damien explained in his message.

Cherise’s eyes widened in surprise. What? Lyra’s family is here!!

have thought Damien would take the initiative to

included, and the latter responded that she had grown distant from her family and they wouldn’t be concerned about her, so Cherise didn’t

the still pale Lyra, “Come on, follow me.”

nodded, gathered up her skirt, and trailed behind Cherise. She was so anxious that she forgot to ask Cherise about their destination. Cherise guided her to the door of the reception room on the third floor and swung it open.

uncle, aunt, grandparents, and three brothers were all present. Lyra instantly spun

on, Lyra!” A deep voice of a middle-aged man resonated from within the room, “You’re getting married today. Where do you think you’re going? Cold feet at the altar, are you?

Lyra’s steps faltered.

I are already married. Legally. Paperwork and everything. Even if this wedding falls

I’m a

playful affection, cut through the wedding-day tension as she wiped away the tears

be the happiest day of your life? Only one wedding in a lifetime, my darling girl, and you’re already turning the ceremony into a mascara

a surprised snort. “Mom?

at the corners of her eyes. “You’ve made your choice, and resenting you would just give me wrinkles. But speaking of choices, not informing us about the wedding? That, my dear, was