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.

stop playing tricks on 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 not be his child, and

finished speaking, the phone rang. It

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

held her phone, her hands

uttered a single word, “Okay.”

voice droned on, but she

hung up, the phone falling silent. Her strong façade crumbled as she threw herself

of relief broke out like a dam in that

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.

Kareen’s back, her