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.

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

and Cherise too much; maintain peace with your siblings,” she urged, voicing a touch of maternal concern.

accompany you always,” Lucy concluded, expressing her heartfelt

her farewell, Lucy rose to her

in place, silently

Lucy’s long hair trailed behind her as she opened the door.

her an air of desolate yet intellectual

This…

Alexis had

thought, he contemplated

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

standing before Alexis. “My Godmother is the

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

furrowed her brow. “I

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

return, she unexpectedly bumped into

recognition dancing in her eyes, though she

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

departure, struggling to regain her