Marrying the Man in the Dark

She had already suspected that this was Gwenn’s intention.

But now, she no longer cared.

This was her affair.

She couldn’t let the people around her worry about her anymore.

Gwenn was getting closer and closer, and she couldn’t escape anymore.

There was nothing to fear.

Taking a deep breath, Cherise uploaded long–prepared documentation regarding the surgery’s risks and a poignant photograph featuring herself and Charisa.

“Allow me to acquaint you with the patient featured in my thesis, who underwent an unsuccessful surgery: my mother, Charisa.”

“In my earnest quest to heal her, I diligently researched her condition and devised a surgical plan.”

“My mother was willing to cooperate with me.”

“Following an unsuccessful surgery, I undertook a rigorous self–examination and, two months ago, successfully treated another patient.”

“I find Ms. Yolanda’s accusations of plagiarism utterly confounding. To safeguard my mother’s privacy, I maintained silence. Unexpectedly, Ms. Weiss has exploited this situation. Henceforth, I shall pursue legal recourse against Ms. Weiss. This matter concludes here.”

Exhaling deeply, Cherise closed her eyes.

she had waged a war

powered down her computer and

lay down where Damien’s comforting embrace awaited. “I’ve seen

“Mhmm,”

closer. “After all, I am the wife of President

released a tired yawn. “So tired,”

genuinely exhausted.

night spent crafting evidence and

on,” she confessed, “people will only speak of me as heartless

hand brushed against her head as he spoke. “Go

“Damn it!”

laid eyes on Cherise’s

immediate call to Gwenn. “Gwenn, what in the

is actually her

found herself devoid of any rebuttal, left

became a laughingstock?

not mention anything like this when she asked her to

esteemed Weiss family, have embarked on a course of action so

with Cherise’s incriminating photo circulating, Yolanda couldn’t

the outcome that Gwenn desired?