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.”

be associated

her

understood that Yolanda’s

friendship with Cherise that Heather found herself in this predicament…

“Yolanda.”

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her lips. “Let’s settle our affairs without

“Is that so?”

raised her gaze to Cherise. “How does Mrs. Lenoir

clear. I desire

no room for misinterpretation.

accusing, “So you aspire to be

she

the criticism, Yolanda maintained her

Mr. Whitlock’s name.

Mr. Whitlock’s hand rose, delivering three resounding slaps to Heather’s face.

the blows left Heather dizzy

prompting her to rush forward and attempt to

match was she, a woman,

causing her to lose her footing and

as Cherise braced herself for impact with the ground, a

her.

“Are you alright?”

ears as

respectful, showing no hint