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

five years of separation, without the five

reminded him that she was still so lovable

overlooked… her feelings.

end, the Cherise who lost her memory, and the Cherise from before are the same person.

right and wrong, her perspectives and

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

and held her

take you back to the Shaw’s village

“What is

where you grew

Tanner family

him seriously. “Didn’t you say

him by surprise.

Tanner

shyly lowered her head. “Yes.”

who my dad is and what my identity

Damien said hesitantly, then added, with a smile on

Cherise nodded. “Okay.”

“However.”

you really want to participate in tomorrow’s art performance… there are some things I need to tell you.”

him seriously, her eyes widening. “What things?”