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

hands to the auditorium,

in a deep, creaky

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

high school; there are very few people around me who still

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

glance. “Don’t make a big deal out of it.”

“That’s Miss Yolanda.”

through his earpiece, “She is Sebastian’s older sister; I don’t have much of an opinion on her. She most likely came today because she’s following Sebastian’s orders and intentionally sought

“Oh.”

her lips, then she looked up at Yolanda and inquired, “Miss Weiss, how old are

eyes.

year older than

melodic voice, “I thought you were ten years older than me,

Cherise and glared at her

“What’s the matter?”

“Miss Weiss, you’re blocking the

started to grow scarlet from rage. She almost wanted to lunge at Cherise to bring her down

call me

if I’m slightly

gentlemen, please take your

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