Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Guiding you towards the zenith of your existence with this revelation?” Damien’s inquiry held a weighty tone. “I’m not one to indulge in altruism; there’s little purpose in engaging in trivial matters for strangers,” he declared with a detached air.

With those words, he turned on his heel and departed, Cherise cradled securely in his arms.

Caleb remained rooted to the spot, watching Damien’s departure, his urgency demanding release. “This morning. I received communication from the DNA testing facility!

“The disclosure illuminates that the child your spouse, Cherise, recently embraced as her own is the clandestine offspring of her and Sebastian!

“Are you truly inclined to disregard this revelation without further consideration? Really?”

Damien halted abruptly in his stride, casting a piercing glance back at the audacious journalist who remained undeterred. “And who might you be to presume entitlement to classified information from the DNA testing facility?”

Caught off guard, Caleb faltered momentarily.

The authenticity of the source did indeed warrant scrutiny…

are inconsequential: what

of your intel be deemed inconsequential?”

my understanding, DNA testing necessitates voluntary consent. Upon application, the facility is

of the revelation bears paramount importance. This

paled imperceptibly. “But…”

a deep breath, her resolve unwavering. “My husband disclosed to me that he dispatched samples of the child’s and

sought a DNA analysis. Thus, who conducted the

for testing, how can the results be divulged

doubts that a facility lacking in ethical rectitude could furnish results of unequivocal accuracy”

succession of assertions

Mrs. Damien to be

Cherise drew a deep breath. “Let us bring this to a close. Should anyone dare to propagate future rumors insinuating that Alexis is

Damien’s hand in preparation to