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.

come to like the serene disposition Cherise

of separation, without the five

she reminded him that she was still so lovable and full

he had overlooked… her feelings.

the end, the Cherise who lost her memory, and the

and wrong, her perspectives and values were all exactly the same

to reciprocate in the same way, which was very painful

held her tightly in his arms. “I promise you.”

will take you back to the Shaw’s

eyes. “What is

you grew

Tanner family in

“Didn’t you say my dad was from the Tanner

caught him

looked up the location of the Tanner family?” he asked, raising

her lips and shyly lowered her head. “Yes.”

my dad is and what my identity is, so I looked it

a smile on his face, “I

Cherise nodded. “Okay.”

“However.”

a kiss on her forehead. “If you really want to participate in tomorrow’s art performance… there are some things I need to tell you.”

seriously, her eyes widening.