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

with your siblings,”

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

farewell, Lucy rose

in place, silently observing her departure.

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

her an air

This…

the motherly image Alexis had often imagined in his heart.

he

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

standing before Alexis. “My Godmother is the

“So… does

furrowed her brow. “I don’t

bag in the car, Cherise returned to retrieve

unexpectedly bumped into

a flicker of recognition dancing in her eyes, though she couldn’t quite place

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

watched Lucy’s departure, struggling to regain her