Marrying the Man in the Dark

“Mom!”

The moment the servant who went to pick up the children opened the door, Serafina darted in. Following behind her was a composed Alexis, and Soren, who was bringing up the rear, carried both his and his sister’s backpacks.

“Lucy’s here too!” Serafina dashed straight into Lucy’s arms. “Lucy, I missed you so much!”

“You say that every time, kiddo.” Lucy chuckled helplessly, retrieving three exquisitely wrapped chocolates from her bag. “I came in a rush this time and didn’t bring any gifts. But here are the chocolates I received at the last academic conference. You can have them.”

“Thank you, Lucy!” Serafina kissed Lucy’s cheek before running upstairs with chocolates in hand.

Soren smiled wryly as he watched his sister run away. Then, he approached Lucy and took his share of the chocolate. “Lucy, you seem preoccupied.”

Lucy instinctively touched her face. “Is it that obvious?”

“No.” Soren shook his head, grinning. “But I can read between the lines, and I can tell you’re troubled. And can’t think straight!”

him a wry look. “You’re too

upstairs and keep your sister company. Lucy and I need to talk

heading upstairs with the chocolate and backpack in

to hear Soren closing the door upstairs

and took the chocolate she offered. “Miss, why

Lucy chuckled. “From now on, call me Mom. Come on an adventure with

big eyes lit up

glanced at Cherise gratefully. “You weren’t lying after all!”

see… I keep my promises.”

at her.

likes you. So, I promised him that the next time I saw you, I would ask if you wanted to adopt