Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Also…” Beckham sighed. “There’s a matter concerning Gwenn.”

Beckham paused before continuing, “Gwenn is engaged to Evan Tanner. Although I cannot cancel the engagement for them, I want to make it clear that Gwenn is no longer my adopted daughter and has no connection to me.”

Cherise nodded while pouring orange juice for Serafina. “All right. Do you want me to go with you to explain to them?”

“No.” Beckham shook his head gently, “Mandy will be there to assist me. Don’t you trust her?”

Cherise pursed her lips. “I trust her.”

She couldn’t deny that Mandy was much more competent than her in many matters. Since Mandy would be there, Cherise didn’t have to worry about her father.

After dinner, Beckham went to get the car while Cherise waited with the children at the parking lot exit.

Cherise politely. “Greetings, my master would like to inquire if you

master?” She couldn’t recall knowing anyone in Ziphon other than

student in Shawbury?”

Cherise nodded. “Yes.”

the town near Shaw’s village. But why was he asking her these

The man in black gestured courteously for her to follow him. “My master said he would like

don’t know your

knows you and wishes to talk to you.” The man in black approached her, smiling politely. “Please rest assured. My master is not a bad

brow. “How is

were all from the nearby villages. All of them were rural folks. How could there

“My master mentioned he used to share a desk with you but later transferred schools. He saw you standing here and recognized you instantly, so he wanted to catch up with you. My master said if you