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.

felt as though she had waged a war

down her computer and retreated

embrace awaited.

“Mhmm,”

“After all, I am the

washed over her, she released a

was genuinely exhausted.

crafting evidence and engaging in

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

as he spoke. “Go to sleep,” he urged.

“Damn it!”

burst forth as she laid eyes on Cherise’s latest

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

surgical patient is actually her

found herself devoid of any rebuttal, left vulnerable to public

became a laughingstock?

anything like this when she asked her to accuse

Weiss family, have embarked on

couldn’t shake the feeling

outcome that Gwenn