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.

as though she had waged a war

her computer and retreated to bed.

embrace awaited. “I’ve seen it all.

“Mhmm,”

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

a tired

genuinely exhausted.

entire night spent crafting evidence and

now on,” she confessed, “people will only speak of me as heartless and unfilial rather than accuse me

Damien’s hand brushed against her head as he

“Damn it!”

expletive burst forth as she laid eyes on Cherise’s latest declaration.

immediate call to Gwenn. “Gwenn, what in

patient is actually her mother!?”

herself devoid of

became a

anything like this when she asked

of the esteemed Weiss family, have embarked

circulating, Yolanda couldn’t shake the

the outcome that