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

with your siblings,” she urged, voicing a touch

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

rose to her feet

place, silently observing her departure.

a khaki windbreaker, Lucy’s long hair trailed behind her as

tousled her hair, lending her an air of desolate yet

This…

had often imagined

he contemplated Lucy’s

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

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

in agreement. “So… does your Godmother

brow. “I don’t know.”

Serafina’s school bag in the car, Cherise returned to retrieve it after the children entered the

she unexpectedly bumped into

at Lucy, a flicker of recognition dancing in

in deep conversation with Cherise. Instead, she exchanged only brief greetings, “Cherise,” before briskly walking

Lucy’s departure, struggling to regain her composure.