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 within herself.

she powered down her computer and

where Damien’s comforting embrace awaited. “I’ve

“Mhmm,”

all, I am the wife of President Lenoir.”

a tired yawn. “So tired,” she

genuinely

crafting evidence and engaging

she confessed, “people will only speak of

Damien’s hand brushed against her head as he spoke. “Go to

“Damn it!”

she laid eyes on Cherise’s latest declaration.

prompting an immediate call to Gwenn.

patient is actually her

incontrovertible evidence, Yolanda found herself devoid of any rebuttal,

became a laughingstock?

this when she asked her

Weiss family, have embarked on

circulating, Yolanda couldn’t shake the feeling of

outcome that Gwenn desired?