Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 985 Cherise’s Challenge

Emma’s brow furrowed, a subtle indication of her perplexity. “Third year,” she confirmed.

The palpable aura emanating from Cherise unsettled her deeply.

An uneasy tension settled in Emma’s core, manifesting in the nervous nibbling of her lip.

Realization dawned upon her with a jolt.

Though it was evident she held the role of interrogator, why did she find herself unexpectedly assuming the position of being interrogated?

“Oh, third year?” Emma echoed, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Cherise’s smile remained intact as she probed, “Since you’ve graced our halls for three years, I presume familiarity with our school motto?”

Emma pressed her lips together, hesitating before reluctantly acquiescing to Cherise’s inquiry. “Our school motto… it’s to absorb, heed, uphold, follow, enact, embody wisdom.”

Cherise’s smile widened subtly. “You’ve committed it to memory quite admirably. Yet, one must ponder, why do you not abide by it?”

aback, Emma glanced up at Cherise, her confusion evident. “How can you assume I

allow me to pose this question: absorb, heed, uphold, follow, enact, embody wisdom.

guard. “But what people say online…”

in the speculation of others‘ private affairs. Does that grant you a license to do the same?” Cherise’s tone

from Cherise were enough to send Emma into a

contemplating, Emma delicately bit her lip and met Cherise’s gaze. “I did mention that I’m a journalism student. I simply require your assistance

subtle glimmer of pride in her eyes,

me–it’s only natural,” she

maintained her affable smile. “Certainly, if your ambition is to merely revel in reporting on others‘ private affairs

willing to accommodate your request,” Cherise

any further inquiries, let’s address them together. I’m prepared to share aspects of my life openly; transparency and

a loss for

lips together, acknowledging the eloquence

cast her as a reporter intent on prying into private matters and igniting online

to her transparency. “As your senior, I’m prepared to share my life openly. Transparency and

Emma studied the

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