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.

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

not to worry Damien and Cherise too much; maintain peace with your

Lucy concluded, expressing her heartfelt wishes for

rose to her feet and left.

place, silently observing her departure.

trailed behind her as she

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

This…

was the motherly image Alexis had often

he contemplated Lucy’s departure.

Cherise, he found himself drawn to

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

agreement. “So… does your

furrowed her brow. “I don’t know.”

returned to retrieve it after the children entered

she unexpectedly bumped into Lucy.

dancing in her eyes, though she

by Damien’s mention of Lennon, prevented her from engaging in deep conversation with Cherise.

Lucy’s departure, struggling to regain her composure.