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!”

her hands to the auditorium, eagerly leading Yolanda straight to Cherise’s

in a deep, creaky voice.

Cherise in her high ponytail and plaid dress, she couldn’t help but

I’ve dressed like that since high school; there are very few people around me who

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

side-way glance. “Don’t make a big deal out of

“That’s Miss Yolanda.”

Sebastian’s older sister; I don’t have much of an opinion on her. She most likely came today because she’s

“Oh.”

looked up at Yolanda and inquired, “Miss Weiss, how old are

her eyes. “I’m twenty-six.”

only one year

of Cherise’s eyes crinkled as she remarked with a melodic voice, “I thought you were ten years older than me, given your

and glared at her sharply. “You!”

“What’s the matter?”

“Miss Weiss, you’re blocking the

rage. She almost wanted to lunge at Cherise to

call

I’m slightly

and gentlemen, please take your seats.”

Yolanda. “Our