Marrying the Man in the Dark

“I guilt-tripped him. I told him that choosing you meant betraying his family,” Maeve confessed, her face etched with guilt.

“I pressured him, watched him from the shadows. My Health was deteriorating, and I couldn’t handle the stress, according to the doctors at that time. So, with me constantly monitoring him, picking at his conscience, he couldn’t bear to hurt me or speak the truth. He could only push you away.”

“At that time, after you left, Tristan was frantic, searching for you everywhere. But I still blamed him, thinking it was all his fault, and that he deserved every bit of suffering. Then things changed. Meeting Charles made me realize that Dame had chosen a kind soul – you. And your mom is not a villain, not at all…”

The woman paused, took a deep breath, and then bowed deeply. “If you and Mr. Tanner are willing, I want to pay my respects to Aunt Charisa. We Lenoirs have done her wrong, causing her so much pain… keeping you and Dame apart for far too long. And for that, I am truly, deeply sorry.”

Maeve’s words were humble, a stark contrast to her usual demeanor. Even Charles, standing beside her, was speechless, witnessing a side of his wife he had never known existed.

Maeve bowed low, resembling a statue of remorse, her body trembling.

to ask her to stand, aware that the bowing posture would strain her already ailing

that this was her

Raymond or Maeve, everyone had to confront their past mistakes. Seeing Maeve in this

every word Maeve uttered carrying profound

grasped Maeve’s hand. “Hey,

said, “The past is behind us. Holding onto it only holds us back. Let’s move forward, loving and caring for each other. That’s

up and asked Charles, “Isn’t it time to go, Charles? I heard the maid calling, mentioning that Marcy misses her daddy and mommy. Dame and I will stay back, so don’t worry.”

bit her lip, a tear cascading

wife, relieved, “Just let us know if

tears away as he guided

the corridor, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Never did she imagine receiving such a heartfelt apology from Maeve. The revelation that Dame