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

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

said in a deep, creaky voice.

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

are very few people around me who still dress

sure are dressing ‘young’ for your age. It’s quite

make a big deal out of it.”

“That’s Miss Yolanda.”

of an opinion on her. She

“Oh.”

looked up at Yolanda and inquired, “Miss Weiss,

her eyes. “I’m

only one year older

crinkled as she remarked with a melodic voice, “I thought you were ten years

and glared

“What’s the matter?”

at her, feigning innocence. “Miss Weiss, you’re blocking

started to grow scarlet from rage. She almost

dare she call me fat!

if I’m slightly

please

and Yolanda. “Our children are prepared. The performance