My Blind Husband

Beckham prepared a new dress for Cherise to match her hair. Hesitant, she slipped into the white dress, feeling strangely self–conscious. Playing with the puffy sleeves, she asked, “Do you think… I look strange or awkward in this dress?”

At sixteen or seventeen, Cherise wouldn’t have dared to dream of owning a dress like this. Back then, living with her hardworking uncle and aunt in the countryside, she was sensible enough to know that expensive clothes were a luxury they couldn’t afford.

Now, her financial situation had changed, but…well, her age hadn’t. Staring at her reflection, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being out of place.

“Mommy, you look so beautiful! Just like me!” Beside her, Serafina, wearing a children’s version of the same dress, beamed.

Mother and daughter, both in white dresses and pigtails, looked exactly alike, with one being a miniature version of the other.

Damien burst into laughter, unable to contain himself. Cherise, playfully pouting, glanced down at her outfit. “Do I look like a clown?”

he admitted, squeezing her hand. “Seeing you in that dress and hairstyle, it’s like time has gone

pigtails and braid your hair? You had the biggest, roundest eyes that

the way, something had changed. Seeing her in the dress

can the secret talk wait until after we eat? Grandpa promised to take Sera

an eyebrow. “Cartoon

“Yep. I promised the little ones after the wedding. Gotta keep those promises, you

“Do you mind if Mommy and

hands in delight. “Of

pouted and dramatically turned his head away. “Fine, if she says so, I

began preparing everyone for their Cartoon City adventure. However, Cherise felt a pang of self–consciousness in