Marrying the Man in the Dark

Inhaling deeply, she rose from her seat, resolved to seek some fresh air.

She couldn’t continue to stagnate like this!

Remaining cooped up at home lost in her thoughts, felt suffocating, like a surefire path to insanity!

Frances furrowed her brow, voicing her concerns, “Madam, Mr. Lenoir advised against venturing out casually… it’s too risky outside…”

Cherise pursed her lips, glancing towards Blake perched on the second–floor railing, “But he’ll accompany me. That should be alright, right?”

Blake raised an eyebrow at the suggestion. “Going out?” he echoed before promptly leaping down from the second floor. “Sure!”

Ever since Cherise lost her memory, Damien had insisted she remain confined at home.

This directive also restricted Blake’s movements as her personal bodyguard.

After enduring prolonged periods indoors, he began to feel as though he were growing stagnant like mold creeping into the corners of his existence.

“Then let’s go!” Cherise exclaimed with a bright smile, her eyes sparkling as she hurried upstairs to change.

attempting to dissuade Cherise, “Perhaps it’s

proceeded, “Mr. Lenoir warned that numerous individuals are outside, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to mock and ridicule you.

me. Besides, with Blake by my side and

determination, Cherise bypassed Frances and disappeared into the dressing room.

she chose a casual ensemble of navy blue overalls paired with a sunny yellow t–shirt. A white duckbill cap and short jacket completed her

with a sunny disposition. “I’m just stepping out with Blake. Everything will be fine.”

she took Blake’s hand. Together, they ventured out of the house,

reluctantly reached for the phone to inform Damien of Cherise’s departure.

Madam and Mr.

can’t prevent

end of the line was

report, he furrowed his brow slightly. “Let her

one to stay cooped up at home for long, and the extended confinement was undoubtedly taking its toll on her mental well–being.

he promptly instructed Mr. Hampson to deploy additional

usual haunts?” he inquired as they stepped outside, Cherise relishing the

venturing out was truly