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.

wise in your decisions,” she advised, offering guidance to the

to worry Damien and Cherise too much; maintain peace with your siblings,” she urged, voicing

you always,” Lucy concluded, expressing her heartfelt wishes

her farewell, Lucy rose to

rooted in place, silently observing

hair trailed behind her as she opened the door.

her an air of desolate

This…

the motherly image Alexis had often imagined in his heart.

thought, he contemplated Lucy’s departure.

charming Cherise, he found himself drawn to Lucy’s

Alexis. “My Godmother is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen,

in agreement. “So… does

furrowed her brow. “I don’t know.”

forgotten Serafina’s school bag in the car, Cherise returned

return, she unexpectedly

in her eyes, though she couldn’t quite place

deep conversation with Cherise. Instead, she exchanged only brief greetings, “Cherise,” before briskly walking towards the parking lot.

struggling to regain