Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 509 I Do

A flicker of surprise ignited in Cherise’s eyes, quickly replaced by a spark of curiosity.

She immediately strolled over and gently clasped Charisa’s hand. “Mom,” she inquired, her voice laced with eagerness, “tell me about your wedding to Dad. Grandpa always said you two were childhood sweethearts, so it must have been a magical day, right?”

“Our wedding…” Charisa trailed off, her gaze drifting into the distance, her eyes reflecting nostalgia.

Her wedding to Beckham was a memory etched in her heart, a vivid recollection from twenty- one years ago.

Back then, she was brimming with youthful exuberance and dreams of a shared future. She envisioned growing old with him, hand in hand, their lives intertwined in a tapestry of happiness.

They had stood before God, exchanging vows of eternal love, promising to remain inseparable, their hearts entwined in an unbreakable bond.

But fate, in its capricious nature, had other plans….

A sudden coughing fit seized Charisa, her breath catching in her throat. Zachary, ever vigilant, swiftly extended a handkerchief.

Charisa covered her mouth, a cough racking her body. The white handkerchief came away stained with bright red blood.

to watch. She turned away, discreetly wiping away tears

bringing with it aging, sickness, and, ultimately, death. Neither the doctors nor she could alter the inevitable course of nature. All she could do was provide comfort and support during her mother’s final

and Damien and his groomsmen charged in, their faces

pull before the

grin, Lucy stealthily tied one of Cherise’s shoes to her ankle, the voluminous skirt of her bridesmaid’s dress concealing the cheeky prank from

plans couldn’t escape Damien’s eagle eyes. With a swift, practiced move,

the entire scene with a click and a flash, forever immortalizing the moment Lennon pinned Lucy

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placed under her skirt.

fireworks, her sides aching from amusement.

the photo to the WhatsApp group. “If Lennon ever tries to pull a runner on Lucy, we’ll release this photo at their wedding.

there speechless, their faces

furrowed as she turned to Damien. “There’s no way any embarrassing photos of

took the heels from Lennon. Kneeling before Cherise, he gently slipped them onto

he looked up at her with a playful

didn’t suggest he was joking.

heart raced as she quickly raised her hand to stop him. “Don’t even think about it!”