Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise found herself at a loss for words.

Unable to articulate her turmoil to the child, she simply nodded silently, bowing her head as she retched.

Outside the bathroom, Alexis leaned against the door, his expression fraught with concern. “Is there anything I can do to help?” he inquired softly.

“Mr. Lenoir.”

In the living room below, Sebastian sat with calculated composure, sipping the tea Frances had laid on the coffee table-his gaze, icy and unwavering, was fixated on Damien.

“It’s been a few days, Mr. Lenoir,” Sebastian remarked coolly. “How have you been?”

Damien’s lip curled in disdain as he regarded Sebastian. “Do you concern yourself with my well-being?”

“Perhaps you’re hoping I’ve been faring poorly,” he mused. “Isn’t it?”

With an indifferent yawn, Damien continued, “If you have something to say, speak it plainly. Otherwise, the Lenoir household does not need unwelcome guests.”

the implied threat,

your manners leave much to be desired,” he remarked mildly. “But that’s of little consequence.”

her to proceed. “Bring

nodded in acknowledgment, handing Sebastian a

Sebastian placed it on the coffee table with a graceful flourish, his gaze unwaveringly cold as it fixed upon Damien. “Mr. Lenoir, allow me to present to you the antidote for

bottle on the table, though

indeed antidotal,” Sebastian affirmed, his smile

the medicine tested,” he continued smoothly. “I understand Cherise’s friend Lucy has returned to Adania. She possesses expertise

his expression guarded. “And are you being sincere in this

his smile

my son under your care, it’s imperative that we maintain an amicable relationship to ensure his well-being.”

aback by Sebastian’s claim.

son,” Sebastian confirmed, his gaze steady as he met

him from the orphanage, only for him to vanish without a trace. In Adania, you are the sole individual with a motive

as he scrutinized Sebastian’s words. “You are saying that