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.

though she had waged a

she powered down her computer and

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

“Mhmm,”

I am

released a tired yawn. “So

genuinely exhausted.

night spent crafting evidence and engaging in

confessed, “people will only speak of me as

brushed against her head as he

“Damn it!”

as she laid eyes on Cherise’s latest declaration.

call to Gwenn. “Gwenn, what in the world

is actually her

evidence, Yolanda found herself devoid of any rebuttal, left vulnerable to public

she became a

not mention anything like this when she asked

could she, a member of the esteemed Weiss family, have embarked

incriminating photo circulating, Yolanda couldn’t

this the outcome that Gwenn desired?