Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Yes.”

Yolanda yawned, then she added, “My brother mentioned that this child is quite intelligent, so he specifically requested him.”

“But…”

Mrs. Lydia pursed his lips, her eyebrows scrunching up. “Alexis is a bit unique… He doesn’t follow the rules at the orphanage, and he doesn’t interact with the other children…”

“He shows signs of autism, so…”

“I understand.”

Yolanda rolled her eyes and took out a check for ten million from her handbag. “Will this suffice?”

Mrs. Lydia’s eyes lit up instantly upon seeing the amount on the check. “Absolutely! It’s more than enough!”

“After today’s performance, I will promptly initiate the adoption process for Alexis on behalf of your brother!”

“Alright.”

Yolanda muttered, looking at her polished fingernails “Has Cherise arrived?”

“Yes, she’s here!”

“Great.”

Yolanda walked briskly towards the auditorium. “I would like to sit next to Cherise; please arrange it for me.”

of course!”

auditorium, eagerly leading Yolanda straight to

a

saw Cherise in her high ponytail and plaid dress, she couldn’t help but chuckle. “Mrs. Lenoir

that since high school; there are very few people around me

mother of two, you sure are dressing ‘young’ for your age. It’s quite surprising.”

gave her a side-way glance. “Don’t make a big deal out of it.”

“That’s Miss Yolanda.”

of an opinion on her. She most likely came today because she’s following

“Oh.”

at Yolanda and inquired, “Miss Weiss, how

eyes.

one year

melodic voice, “I thought you were ten years older than me, given your old-fashioned

stood in front of Cherise and glared at

“What’s the matter?”

Weiss, you’re

from rage. She almost wanted to lunge at

she call me fat!

what if I’m slightly larger!

gentlemen, please take your seats.”

between Cherise and Yolanda. “Our children are prepared. The performance is