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.

had waged

she powered down her computer and

she lay down where Damien’s comforting embrace awaited. “I’ve seen it all. You

“Mhmm,”

smiled, nestling closer. “After all, I

weariness washed over her, she released a tired yawn. “So tired,” she

was genuinely

spent crafting evidence and

sought solace in Damien’s embrace. “From now on,” she confessed, “people will only speak of me as heartless and unfilial rather than accuse me of plagiarism or

as he spoke. “Go to sleep,”

“Damn it!”

forth as she laid

an immediate call to Gwenn. “Gwenn, what

surgical patient is actually

found herself devoid of any rebuttal,

became

not mention anything like this when she asked her to accuse

have embarked on a

photo circulating, Yolanda couldn’t shake the feeling of being ridiculed.

outcome