Marrying the Man in the Dark

Mrs. Quinell, known to many as Priscilla Neller, announced with a gentle smile as she clasped Cherise’s hand, “Cherry, your mother, Charisa… she was my sister. She was séparated from us when she was young, a missing sister I’ve been searching for years.”

Cherise’s jaw dropped. “Wait, you’re… you’re my aunt?!”

The revelation hit Cherise like a wave,, washing away years of unanswered questions. She stared at her aunt, seeing a reflection of her features, a family resemblance she hadn’t known existed.

Priscilla continued, her voice cracking with a mix of joy and sadness. “It was only recently, thanks to Mr. Lenoir, that I discovered her story and that she had changed her name to Charisa Miles. No wonder I couldn’t find her all these years.”

She continued, “Your mother… she loved you fiercely, that much I know. And while I can’t replace her, I can offer you the same warmth and unwavering love. Don’t let a difficult sister on your father’s side cloud the warmth of your family.”

soul. The second cousin was a talented charmer, though prone to wandering. The third cousin is a ball of energy with a temper to match, so keep your distance if you know what I

one, she gestured towards Lyra, “And this is the bride, our runaway princess! Five years chasing after Zachary, and here she is, finally tying the knot, without a word to the family! Though

resentful glance at Lyra. “You ungrateful child! Your brother flew in medical experts to treat your husband, and you thought

eyes, Lyra melted into Priscilla’s warm

If it weren’t for Damien, I wouldn’t have known this

heart fluttering with bursts

with wedding preparations, thinking

was orchestrating a symphony of surprises behind the scenes, with each note

find him, to melt into his embrace, was overwhelming, and Cherise, true to form, followed her heart’s

a tearful reunion with Lyra and her family on the third floor, Lyra took out her