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.

admitted that he had come to like the serene disposition Cherise now bore as

of separation, without

years ago, she reminded him that she was still so lovable and full of life.

he had overlooked… her feelings.

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

perspectives and values

was unable to reciprocate in the same way, which was

her tightly in his arms.

with this busy period… I will take you back to the Shaw’s village to retrieve

“What

where you grew

isn’t the Tanner family in Europe?”

at him seriously. “Didn’t you say my dad was from the Tanner

him by

the location of the Tanner

and shyly lowered her head. “Yes.”

what my identity is,

added, with a smile on his face, “I will slowly

Cherise nodded. “Okay.”

“However.”

man lowered his head and planted a kiss on her forehead. “If you really want to participate in tomorrow’s art performance… there are some

seriously, her eyes widening. “What things?”