Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise pursed her lips, puzzled by Damien’s strange behavior that night.

She pushed open the door in front of her, taking the lead as she stepped into the elevator.

However, to her surprise, after stepping out when she reached the first floor, she found herself surrounded by a crowd of people.

“Mrs. Lenoir! This is a small token of apology from our newspaper to you!”

“Mrs. Lenoir, we have prepared a gift for you that we hope you will like! Please accept it!”

“Mrs. Lenoir…”

Amidst the chorus of “Mrs. Lenoir,” a tantalizing aroma of drumsticks wafted through the air…

Cherise furrowed her brow, noticing that each person in the crowd was holding a large bouquet.

However, these bouquets were not filled with flowers.

Instead, they were packed with drumsticks.

Grilled, fried, and coated with various sauces and seasonings…

drumsticks were artfully arranged to resemble bouquets, some even adorned with buttery

found herself encircled by

The juicy drumsticks looked so succulent, and the smell and sight of them were an invitation

she accepted a drumstick from even just one person, she would be obliged to accept all the drumsticks

gazed at the crowd

people offering her drumsticks extended from the

roughly, she might have to consume these drumsticks for one to two years….

of despair washed

born of hunger and a desire to eat to her heart’s wishes and the paradoxical situation because she was unable to eat

“Everyone.”

spoke calmly, “Everyone is overly enthusiastic, and my

this? Each of you set down the drumsticks and leave your business cards on the table by

did the people have but to comply with Damien’s

ensued as the individuals placed their large drumsticks bouquets on the pristine table, followed by

more drumsticks were set down, and more

the table was overflowing

pondering what to do

drumsticks couldn’t be frozen and were challenging to

the approaching autumn, the lingering summer heat would undoubtedly spoil them within