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.

in your decisions,” she advised, offering guidance to the young boy.

not to worry Damien and Cherise too much; maintain peace with your siblings,” she

accompany you always,” Lucy concluded, expressing her heartfelt wishes for his

farewell, Lucy rose to

place, silently

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

wind tousled her hair, lending her an

This…

image Alexis had often imagined

he contemplated Lucy’s departure.

and charming Cherise, he found himself drawn to Lucy’s

Godmother is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, besides my mom!”

nodded in agreement. “So… does

brow. “I don’t

car, Cherise returned to

her return, she unexpectedly bumped into

dancing in her eyes,

her from engaging in deep conversation with Cherise. Instead, she exchanged only

watched Lucy’s departure, struggling to regain