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.

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maintain peace with your siblings,” she urged,

concluded, expressing her heartfelt wishes

farewell, Lucy rose to her feet

in place, silently observing her

in a khaki windbreaker, Lucy’s long hair trailed

of wind tousled her hair, lending her an air of desolate yet intellectual charm.

This…

had often imagined in his heart.

thought, he contemplated

Cherise, he found himself drawn

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

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furrowed her brow. “I don’t know.”

car, Cherise returned to retrieve it after the

her return, she unexpectedly bumped into Lucy.

Lucy, a flicker of recognition dancing in her eyes, though

Lennon, prevented her from engaging in deep conversation with Cherise. Instead,

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