Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 863 Unexpected Encounter

“It’s not due to my experience,”

Yolanda calmly asserted, “but rather, the inevitable decay that awaits anything left unattended.”

“Even if it’s not me, there will be someone else.”

With these words, she lowered her head and tenderly patted Heather’s face, feigning compassion. “Don’t you agree?”

Heather was in such agony that she could barely speak.

The pain clouded her comprehension of Yolanda’s conversation with Cherise.

So when Yolanda sought confirmation, and Heather emitted a low, hoarse “Mm,” it was more a reflex than a conscious response.

“You see, even your friend acknowledges it.”

Yolanda chuckled softly, squeezing the cotton swab as she applied the medicine to Heather’s wounds.

“Ah-!”

Heather cried out in agony.

“But one must exercise caution in choosing companions.”

Yolanda glanced at Mr. Whitlock, who promptly moved to restrain Heather’s flailing arm.

“Better treatment options are available, yet Mrs. Lenoir recommended futile remedies for your friend.”

to be associated with

the word “regrettable,” imbuing her statement with a double

understood that Yolanda’s “regrettable” referred to Heather’s

with Cherise that

“Yolanda.”

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our

“Is that so?”

does Mrs.

clear. I desire only Damien.” Yolanda responded

no room for

accusing, “So you aspire to be

she

the criticism, Yolanda maintained her composure. “Kenny, slap her for me.”

Mr. Whitlock’s name.

soon as Yolanda gave the command, Mr. Whitlock’s hand rose, delivering three resounding slaps to Heather’s face.

left Heather dizzy and momentarily speechless.

to rush forward and attempt to restrain Mr. Whitlock.

a woman, for Mr.

to lose her footing and stumble backward-

Cherise braced herself for impact with the ground,

her.

“Are you alright?”

soothing male voice reached her ears as the stranger lifted

gentle and respectful,