Marrying the Man in the Dark

Kareen smirked and rolled her eyes at Cherise. “Girl, you’re so naïve and trusting. I just called you a fool, and now you’re proving it.”

“I’ve been friends with Gwenn for ages. Just because I was nice to you for a second, you think we’re BFFs now? Don’t tell me you’re not scared that I might be some secret spy sent by her!”

Cherise grinned. “Spy? Your poker face needs more practice. You can’t even fake being mad for a minute without looking like you’re about to crack up. You’re way too obvious and definitely not cut out to be a spy.”

Stumped by the witty retort, Kareen mumbled, “No way.”

Cherise looked at her thoughtfully and stated, “Yes, you do. Your eyes are telling me you’re on the verge of laughing.”

‘Hahaha!’

Finally, Kareen dropped her guard and burst into hearty laughter.

you from now on. But really, thanks for helping our family deal with that big problem at the wedding. My dad just took Chad and Patricia to the DNA testing center. He suspects Chad might

the phone rang. It was

has just confessed Chad isn’t a Miles! Can you believe it? She played me like a fiddle, turning me against you and Zac all these years! Twenty years of lies, I can’t believe it! They’re out of the family tonight, I swear! So, you and Zac can

her phone, her

uttered a single

but she wasn’t listening.

the phone falling silent. Her strong façade crumbled as she threw herself into

tears of relief broke out like a dam in

Aunt Charisa was right. She always told us not to hate Dad; he was just lost and blinded. She always asked us to wait for the truth and redemption… and the wait was finally over. The truth prevailed. Thank you. Thank you for helping us uncover the real enemy and solve the decade-long puzzle. Aunt Charisa must be so proud of you

Kareen’s back, her own eyes glistening.