Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 970 Enigmatic Connections

“Firstly, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Lucy earlier,” Alexis began, his tone reflective.

“Secondly, while I appreciate everyone’s intentions, I can’t help but sense Soren’s hostility towards me,” he continued, his words measured.

“Perhaps he doesn’t harbor any malicious intent but rather feels threatened by the presence of another boy in the household who shares similarities with him,” Alexis theorized, drawing from his own unique upbringing. Despite being six months younger than Soren, Alexis exuded a maturity beyond his years.

Damien narrowed his gaze, probing. “Are you genuinely interested in pursuing a connection with Lucy Staber?”

“Is Lucy Staber her name?” Alexis responded, a smile gracing his features as his brows arched playfully. “It does have a pleasant ring to it.”

“In that case, if I were to follow her, could I adopt the name Alexis Staber?” he inquired, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Damien’s eyes narrowed slightly. “That’s a possibility,” he conceded, though a furrow creased his brow momentarily.

In that fleeting moment, Damien’s mind wrestled with a sense of familiarity.

The name Alexis sparked a memory as if someone had once mentioned naming a future son Alexis and a daughter Alexa.

a fleeting moment, he struggled

the young boy before him, Damien remarked, “You’re quite

locating your biological parents? Instead, you seem eager for me to facilitate your connection with a lady you’ve just met?” Damien pressed, his curiosity piqued.

deserve it,” Alexis replied candidly, his

them, they don’t deserve to be called my parents. So, I’d rather forge my own path and live well independently.”

his voice concerned as he sat in the children’s room on the

seriousness beyond

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tears, why did he suddenly break down so easily? It’s evident he’s attempting to

her lips thoughtfully. She cast a gentle glance towards Soren. “Why shouldn’t Alexis cry? He’s just a child, younger than you. Are children not permitted to express

rather, the authenticity of

she shook her head with conviction. “I don’t see it that

a loss

remarked that Cherise retained the same innocence she had five years ago when they first met after

truly this naive five years