Marrying the Man in the Dark

The manipulation of their child’s life was a line no relationship could endure.

He might disregard her dignity, he might disregard her love, but the lives of their children could never be used as bargaining chips between them.

Damien narrowed his eyes. “Lucy, believe there might be a misunderstanding between you and Lennon…”

“There is no misunderstanding!”

Taking a deep breath, Lucy placed the DNA testing application on the coffee table with purpose. “Regarding the child you mentioned, Alexis, I suggest you go for a DNA test for him and Sebastian. Relying solely on your assumptions is insufficient; a scientific DNA test will provide you with the desired results.”

With that, Lucy turned around, readying herself to leave.

But as she rose from her seat, a commotion outside drew their attention.

Damien looked up to see Cherise bringing her two children and Alexis out of the car.

Serafina cared greatly for her new younger brother always by Alexis’s side, tending to his needs.

On the other hand, Soren seemed distant towards Alexis, but Damien could discern that his son, despite his outward coldness, harbored a warmth towards Alexis and didn’t outright reject him.

“Is that Alexis?”

slightly shorter than Soren but

“Mm.”

him to turn to Lucy. “I have a

and mother’s names be left

Lucy paused, contemplating for

that neither the father nor the mother wants.”

outside, she added, “The child you mentioned that neither parent wants, it’s him?”

does seem rather pitiable.”

a brief pause, Lucy lowered her head with a faint smile. “Are you truly

myself if my job

that’s

with having children of your

feel drawn

touch of bitterness edging her words. “There’s no need for

bond with Sera and Ren.” Lucy’s

me, who’s never experienced motherhood and lives such a nomadic life?”