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.”

course, of course!”

Lydia gestured her hands to the auditorium, eagerly leading Yolanda straight

in a deep, creaky voice.

couldn’t help

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

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

“Don’t make a big deal out of

“That’s Miss Yolanda.”

on her. She

“Oh.”

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

her eyes. “I’m

year

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

of Cherise and glared at her sharply. “You!”

“What’s the matter?”

Weiss, you’re blocking the light with your

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

call me fat!

what if I’m

and gentlemen, please

Lydia smiled and intervened in the argument between Cherise and Yolanda. “Our children are prepared.