Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 787 Beckham Meeting His Sister-in-law

“Brilliant!” Beckham exclaimed, his excitement palpable as he tightened his grip on Cherise’s hand. “Do I look alright? First impressions are important, especially when meeting your aunt, your mom’s sister.”

“You look fantastic. Absolutely dashing,” Cherise assured him, a warm smile spreading across her face.

Seeing Beckham like this, any flicker of resentment that Gwenn had ignited in Cherise’s heart sputtered and died.

No matter how he treated her, Cherise knew deep down that Beckham still held her mother dear. Her mother had passed away years ago, yet her father’s anxiety about meeting her family was evident. Perhaps his awkward attentiveness was just another layer of grief.

Beckham had barely taken a few steps when he abruptly stopped, spinning around as if he had remembered something. Gwenn remained rooted to the spot, her face unreadable.

Beckham furrowed his brow, a hint of annoyance flashing across his eyes. “Gwenn, come on. Let’s meet your mother’s relatives.”

her gaze, her voice monotone. “She was your wife, not my mother.”

that, she shrugged nonchalantly. “I won’t intrude on your family reunion. I promised the editor some interesting material, and the camera needs

Gwenn reached for the doorknob, Beckham’s voice cut through the air.

a glittering, barely-there ensemble, with distaste. “Cherry said her aunt has a similar

of color. “No

her a firm nudge towards the stairs. In his mind, Gwenn’s fashion sense was a ticking time bomb. What if she showed up in something even more…inappropriate? It would be safer to go upstairs with Gwenn.

Beckham assumed

closet seemed like a strategic move for damage control. With her middle-aged

just an excuse.

daughters, deserving a place at this family

to bridge the gap, hoping this reunion would

Gwenn couldn’t fill