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

she

wants to divorce

and said, “Didn’t you, two just get married yesterday? Why does she want

saying that, she pursed her lips and asked Zachary solemnly, “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, she truly moved me. I sincerely want to grow old with her. Why would I hurt her or want to

never heard Zachary talk about his

you call me because this is your

of me?

what I say, she interprets it negatively and insists on divorcing

temple helplessly. “Do you think I’m a

“But you’re her cousin and are as silly as her.