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.

the doorway with arms outstretched, attempting to dissuade Cherise, “Perhaps it’s best if

deep breath, she proceeded, “Mr. Lenoir warned that numerous individuals are outside, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to mock and ridicule you. And others harbor ill intentions,

“It’ll be fine, Frances. Perhaps many outside don’t even recognize me. Besides, with Blake by my side and nothing to hide,

and

blue overalls paired with a sunny yellow

disposition. “I’m just stepping out with Blake. Everything will

Together, they ventured out of the house, leaving Frances feeling powerless.

the phone to inform Damien of

and Mr. Blake have

can’t prevent

the other end of the line was engrossed in

he furrowed his brow

cooped up at home for long, and

Mr. Hampson to deploy additional personnel to monitor

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

out