Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 985 Cherise’s Challenge

Emma’s brow furrowed, a subtle indication of her perplexity. “Third year,” she confirmed.

The palpable aura emanating from Cherise unsettled her deeply.

An uneasy tension settled in Emma’s core, manifesting in the nervous nibbling of her lip.

Realization dawned upon her with a jolt.

Though it was evident she held the role of interrogator, why did she find herself unexpectedly assuming the position of being interrogated?

“Oh, third year?” Emma echoed, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Cherise’s smile remained intact as she probed, “Since you’ve graced our halls for three years, I presume familiarity with our school motto?”

Emma pressed her lips together, hesitating before reluctantly acquiescing to Cherise’s inquiry. “Our school motto… it’s to absorb, heed, uphold, follow, enact, embody wisdom.”

Cherise’s smile widened subtly. “You’ve committed it to memory quite admirably. Yet, one must ponder, why do you not abide by it?”

Taken aback, Emma glanced up at Cherise, her confusion evident. “How can you assume I haven’t adhered to it?”

Cherise’s smile persisted as she countered, “Then, allow me to pose this question: absorb, heed, uphold, follow, enact, embody wisdom. Among these virtues, does any justify the indulgence in idle gossip about others‘ lives?”

Emma faltered, caught off guard. “But what people say online…”

but idle chatter, relishing in the speculation of others‘ private affairs. Does that grant you a license to do

sentences from Cherise were enough to send Emma into a stuttering spiral of uncertainty.

I simply require your

continued with a subtle glimmer of pride in her eyes, “Surely,

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Cherise’s Challenge.

me–it’s only natural,” she added, her words carefully

merely revel in reporting

more than willing to accommodate your request,” Cherise

have any further inquiries, let’s address them together. I’m prepared to share aspects of my life openly;

herself at a loss for words.

acknowledging the eloquence of

would inevitably cast her as a reporter intent on prying into private matters and igniting

refraining from further interrogation wasn’t a concession to Cherise but a testament to her transparency. “As your senior, I’m prepared to share my life openly. Transparency

studied

rumors that preceded her.

intelligent, and composed, she embodied the essence

prompting a smile to tug at her lips. “In that case, Cherise,

Cherise responded calmly, though a subtle tension lingered in

Cherise’s respite