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

down her computer

embrace awaited. “I’ve seen it all. You

“Mhmm,”

I am the wife of President

washed over her, she released a tired yawn.

genuinely

an entire night spent crafting evidence

speak of me

hand brushed against her head as he spoke. “Go to sleep,”

“Damn it!”

expletive burst forth as she laid eyes on Cherise’s

immediate call to Gwenn. “Gwenn, what in the world is going

surgical patient is actually her

herself devoid of any rebuttal, left vulnerable to public ridicule.

she became

when she asked

a member of the esteemed Weiss family, have embarked on a

Yolanda couldn’t shake the feeling of

outcome that Gwenn