Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 962 Alexis’s Identity

“When you went to the countryside with your classmates…” Damien began; his voice was soft and gentle.

“The two with you: This is Lucy and Mandy.”

“I know Lucy, but who is Mandy?” Cherise inquired, her curiosity piqued.

“She is also one of your closest friends…” Damien explained.

Within the halls of Adania Hospital, Sebastian lay upon the sterile sheets of his hospital bed, his expression etched with concern. “What’s that you’re telling me? Alexis has vanished?” His voice held a note of urgency.

Yolanda, standing by his bedside, pressed her lips together in a tight line, her gaze dropping to the floor before she softly confirmed, “Yes, he’s gone.”

“I had a disagreement with Cherise in the auditorium She stormed off afterward. When Mrs. Lydia escorted me to locate Alexis, he was nowhere to be found.”

.

“I instructed Mrs. Lydia to review the surveillance footage, but the person who took Alexis remained elusive. All we discerned was a figure clad in navy attire…”

Yolanda cast a pained glance toward Sebastian, her voice conveying remorse. “Truly, it wasn’t my doing. I never imagined someone would dare to venture to the orphanage and snatch away a defenseless child.”

“Heh, but he’s no ordinary orphan,” Sebastian interjected, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully.

when does the old man intend to release you?” he inquired further.

replied with resignation.

well,” Sebastian

in the steely glint of his eyes. “Join me this

Residence?” Yolanda echoed, her voice tinged with

home precisely,” Sebastian

alarm. “Sebastian, are you truly considering this? They hold such animosity toward

runs deep,” Sebastian retorted with a hint of icy amusement, “do you truly believe they’d dare to murder me within the confines

her gaze flickered to Sebastian’s tightly bandaged thigh.

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into Sebastian’s leg at the bar under the Weiss

confronting Damien at his own residence. What if Damien’s rage once again spiraled out of control, leading to irreversible consequences

and she hesitated. “Could I… perhaps opt

through her hesitation. Nothing untoward will occur. Don’t succumb

his voice carrying a hint of intrigue, “don’t you wish to see Damien, the man you once admired, within the

rendered

fascination with Damien had waned over time.

toad aspiring to dine on a swan’s flesh, had prompted

to Damien had been manipulated by