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.

peace with your siblings,” she urged, voicing a

Lucy concluded, expressing her heartfelt wishes for

her farewell, Lucy rose to her feet and

remained rooted in place, silently observing her departure.

khaki windbreaker, Lucy’s long hair trailed

her an

This…

was the motherly image Alexis had often imagined in his

he contemplated

contrast to the innocent and charming Cherise, he found himself drawn

my Godmother beautiful?” Serafina beamed proudly, standing before Alexis. “My Godmother is the most beautiful woman

agreement. “So… does your Godmother have children?”

furrowed her brow. “I don’t

in the car, Cherise returned to retrieve it after the children

return, she unexpectedly

Lucy, a flicker of recognition dancing in

engaging in deep conversation with

struggling