Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 999 Deceptive Depths

“Many unfortunate events may have transpired between you and Mr. Lenoir afterward,” she began, her words measured and deliberate, “but he has tirelessly endeavored to reconcile and has never ceased searching for you.”

“As for what you mentioned, Alexis being the child of you and your first love….” Frances shook her head with a knowing smile. “That scenario is even more implausible,” she asserted calmly.

Her hands tightly clasped together, Cherise tilted her head inquisitively as she locked eyes with Frances. “Why is it impossible?” she questioned, her brow furrowing with curiosity.

With a serene smile, Frances proceeded to elucidate, placing the aromatherapy machine on the windowsill as she spoke. “Such fabrications are often concocted by men who lack common sense,” she explained patiently.

Cherise Turrowed her brow, her confusion evident as she continued to gaze at Frances, seeking further clarification and understanding.

As Frances positioned the aromatherapy machine on the windowsill, she turned to Cherise with a smile, preparing to elucidate. “These intricacies are often clearer to women,” she remarked softly.

faint

“Consider this: Alexis is four and a half years old this year, born just under six months after Soren and Sera.

Frances paused, allowing the weight of her words to settle. “Pregnancy typically lasts ten months,” she continued, her tone gently guiding Cherise’s understanding.

With a subtle wink, she posed a thought-provoking question. “How could you have given birth to Alexis in such a short span after Soren and Sera?”

Cherise was rendered speechless.

Frances explanation does indeed appear to be plausible and grounded in logic…

She pursed her lips, a realization dawning upon her that Sebastian had indeed deceived her.

Turning her gaze to Frances’s retreating form, Cherise couldn’t help but seek further guidance. “So. Frances,” she began tentatively, her voice tinged with uncertainty, “if both men have deceived you, which one would you choose?”

by the unexpected inquiry. However, she quickly composed herself and turned to face Cherise with a warm smile. “As a loyal servant of the Lenoir family, I

may not

confessed, her eyes gleaming with mischief, “I wouldn’t choose either. Instead, I would feign illness to observe their reactions.”

lips pursed in contemplation. “Just like that?” she echoed.

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Deceptive Depths

Frances affirmed

movements imbued with a sense of maternal care. “I may be old and thus tend to be more pragmatic,” she began, her voice soft

resolute.

have deceived me, I would choose the one who consistently demonstrates kindness and concern for

“Even if he has deceived me, it may have been with good intentions rather than

shows no care when

intentions.

Cherise closed her eyes and contemplated deeply while

yet a sense of constraint weighed heavily

her.

control, even if Sebastian wished to provide

Damien may show her, Cherise

from the person she once was and cannot pretend to be indifferent.

home, his laughter with the children downstairs echoing through the house.

confined to her bedroom, where the sounds of Damien’s laughter and the children’s joy downstairs echoed through the house. She could discern their shared meals, playful games, and the general

confined to her small bedroom, with dinner brought