Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Lucy!”

“Lucy!”

The villa’s door swung open, and Serafina and Soren dashed in, their excitement palpable.

They rushed forward, embracing Lucy one after the other. “Long time no see.”

“Lucy! I missed you so much!”

Trailing behind the two children, four-and-a-half-year-old Alexis greeted Lucy politely and gentlemanly. “Lucy, hello.”

His soft, slightly mature voice tugged at Lucy’s heartstrings.

She smiled softly, squatting down to observe the little boy before her.

With his round face and distinct features, he radiated with childhood innocence. His dark eyes, framed by long, curly lashes, held a clarity and purity that captivated her.

Lucy gazed at the little boy before her, resembling a porcelain doll with his innocent features, evoking a gentle smile on her lips.

“You have a remarkable resemblance to me when I was your age,” Lucy remarked, her tone soft yet contemplative.

be wise in your decisions,” she

peace with your

always,” Lucy concluded, expressing her heartfelt

bidding her farewell, Lucy rose to her feet

remained rooted in place, silently

in a khaki windbreaker, Lucy’s long hair trailed behind

of wind tousled her hair, lending her

This…

image Alexis had often imagined

in thought, he contemplated Lucy’s departure.

charming Cherise, he

Serafina beamed proudly, standing before Alexis. “My Godmother is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, besides my

nodded in agreement. “So… does your Godmother have

furrowed her brow. “I don’t

car, Cherise returned to retrieve it after the

return, she unexpectedly bumped

of recognition dancing in her eyes, though she couldn’t quite place it.

prevented her from engaging in deep conversation with Cherise. Instead, she exchanged only brief greetings, “Cherise,” before briskly

watched Lucy’s departure, struggling to regain her composure.