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.

man dressed in black appeared. The man bowed to Cherise politely. “Greetings,

Who’s your master?”

a student in

Cherise nodded. “Yes.”

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

follow him.

with the children, saying, “I’m sorry, I don’t know your master, and I have no interest in

smiling politely.

furrowed her brow. “How

in Shawbury were all from the nearby villages. All of them were rural folks.

smiling. “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 refuse, I must bring you to him