Marrying the Man in the Dark

Beckham removed his coat and tossed it into the trash can.

Cherise had a restful sleep and didn’t dream throughout the night. When she woke up the next day, it was already past ten.

Yawning, she got out of bed and realized that no one was beside her. She pouted and went to freshen up. As she picked up her phone to call Damien, she received a call from Zachary.

“Why are you calling so early?” Cherise asked, answering the call without checking the time.

Zachary sounded amused and exasperated. “My dear, it’s almost eleven o’clock. How is this early? How long did you sleep?”

Cherise was astonished. She glanced at the time before sheepishly smacking her forehead. “Um, what’s up?”

“Something is definitely up.” Zachary Miles sighed. “Lyra just called me, saying she’s waiting for me at city hall

frowned. “What is she doing

to

almost spat out the mouthwash in her mouth. After a moment, she coughed and said, “Didn’t you, two just get married yesterday? Why

“Did you say something that made her think she

Cherise, I admit that initially, I agreed to the engagement because I thought she was acceptable. But after experiencing her devotion all this time,

never heard Zachary talk about his feelings

call me because this is your first relationship, and you don’t

“You’ve guessed it. Why are you making fun of me? I’m not good

I say, she interprets it negatively and insists on divorcing me. So, I have no choice but to turn to you. I’m afraid

helplessly. “Do you think I’m a

Zachary chuckled. “But you’re her cousin and are as silly as her. People of