Marrying the Man in the Dark

“And.”

The woman took a deep breath, “Because without past memories, I actually… find it hard to accept the fact that I am the mother of two children.”

“Every day, I receive Soren and Serafina’s affections, but I know in my heart that I can’t return the same love they have for me… I feel a deep shame whenever they affectionately call for me, and then I start to blame myself for feeling that way.”

“And… you.”

Cherise lowered her head, not daring to look in

Damien’s eyes. “I know you are good to me.”

“Everything you have done for me these past few days, I see it all. I know you must really cherish me.”

“But I don’t love you as much as you love me.”

“This makes me feel despicable.

“Clearly accepting so much goodness and love from the people around me, but I can’t give the same response.”

“If I regain my memory, I will definitely not be like this.”

The woman’s words were spoken very softly.

But each word, like a heavy hammer, struck Damien’s heart.

to like the serene disposition Cherise now bore as

the five years of separation, without the five

that she was still so lovable and full

he had overlooked… her feelings.

who lost her memory, and the Cherise from before

of right and wrong, her perspectives and values were all exactly the same as before.

unable to reciprocate in the same way, which was very painful and tormenting for her.

her tightly in his arms.

I’m done with this busy period… I will take you back

her eyes. “What is The Shaw’s village?”

you grew up.”

isn’t the Tanner family in

you say

caught him by surprise.

location of the Tanner family?” he asked, raising an eyebrow at

lips and shyly lowered

is and what my identity is, so I looked it up…”

a smile on his face, “I will

Cherise nodded. “Okay.”

“However.”

her forehead. “If you really want to participate in tomorrow’s

him seriously, her eyes