Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 980 Connection

Frances furrowed her brow, pondering for a moment. “There are several instances…” she began.

“Such as?” Cherise prompted eagerly.

“For example, Mr. Lenoir once had a disagreement with his family because of you,” Frances revealed.

Cherise’s eyes widened. “A disagreement with his family? With whom? Why?” she inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Just as Frances was about to respond, a discreet cough from the servant nearby interrupted the conversation.

Frances interpreted the subtle hint and offered a faint smile. “You’ll need to address that matter with Mr. Lenoir directly,” she advised.

“We’re merely servants; it’s not our place to reveal too many details,” Frances added, maintaining a sense of propriety.

“I’d rather not find myself in a situation like June’s,” she concluded with a note of caution.

Cherise nodded, mindful of the cautionary tale of June. She restrained herself from pressing further, sighing softly as she settled back onto the sofa, idly watching a drama unfold before her.

Her mind was preoccupied throughout the morning.

his duties, Mr. Hampson had his own affairs to attend to, and Frances was undoubtedly

in the household had responsibilities to fulfill.

Soren, and Alexis had their commitments at kindergarten.

nothing to occupy

she had also lost the ability to lead an independent

trapped in a cage, devoid of freedom,

confusion, a scene in the drama captured her attention–a poignant reunion between the female lead and her parents, tears

should have had them

by a sudden longing, she reached for her phone and dialed the number

voice answered, young and

How did you manage to call

respond to the

moment of uncertainty, she tentatively continued, “I noticed the number saved as ‘Mom‘ in my phone… so I called to

deeply, Cherise gathered her courage. “May I ask who you are? And

a prolonged silence from the other end of the line before Zachary sighed

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