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!”

remained silent, her lips tightly

staying home, she could shield herself from the repercussions echoing outside.

on the second day of the ordeal, she received an alarming call from her son’s kindergarten teacher at noon.“Mrs.

Soren, hit two children today, and

call shattered the silence of her concentration, she leaped from her chair in a sudden

and thoughtfulness, did not resort to physical confrontation.

have struck another

is there a misunderstanding? How

mistake. Soren indeed

tone grew impatient. “Mrs. Lenoir, don’t presume others lack

who’s to say your son’s

Cherise could respond, the teacher abruptly ended the

trembling with the phone in

gaze, she found herself momentarily blinded by the brilliance of the

breath deeply, she regained her composure, swiftly