Marrying the Man in the Dark

“The original intention of performing surgery on Aunt Charisa was also to hope that she could get better, right?”

“You’re not wrong. Those who think you’re wrong are the ones who don’t understand the situation at all. You don’t need to pay attention to them.”

Cherise pursed her lips. In fact, she comprehended the rationale behind Lucy’s words. Damien had reiterated it to her numerous times before.

She had used these words over the past five years to admonish herself.

Yet, the prospect of unveiling her scars before a multitude filled her with dread.

Words wield immense power.

She dreaded being pointed at and whispered about wherever she went, and she recoiled at the thought of enduring the gossip that would follow every job change.

Nevertheless, it seemed there was no alternative but to confront it.

“Alright, where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

Lucy, seated beside Cherise, added, “Besides, you still have Damien by your side!”

silent, her lips tightly pressed

staying home, she could shield herself from

she received an alarming call from her son’s kindergarten

son, Soren, hit two children today, and now the parents are

call shattered the silence of her concentration, she leaped from her chair in a sudden jolt of panic. “How

for his prudence and thoughtfulness, did not

have struck another child?

misunderstanding? How could Soren

mistake. Soren indeed struck the child.”

teacher’s tone grew impatient. “Mrs. Lenoir, don’t presume

to say your

teacher abruptly

the phone in her hand.

the brilliance of the midday sun, its radiance too

deeply, she regained her composure, swiftly changed her attire, and stepped out of the