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

powered down her computer and retreated to

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

“Mhmm,”

I am the wife

a tired

was genuinely

crafting evidence and

will only speak of me as heartless and unfilial rather than accuse

as he spoke. “Go

“Damn it!”

laid eyes on Cherise’s latest declaration.

prompting an immediate call to Gwenn. “Gwenn, what in the world

patient is

evidence, Yolanda found herself devoid of any rebuttal,

she became a

when she asked her

Weiss family, have embarked on a course of action so

photo circulating, Yolanda couldn’t shake the feeling of being

outcome that Gwenn