Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1118 You Deserve Happiness

"I know I owe you a great deal," he admitted, a self-deprecating chuckle escaping him. "That's why I've been desperately seeking chances to make it right, to erase your pain and bring you joy."

"I stubbornly clung to the belief that since your affection for me ran deep, your happiness hinged solely on our relationship. I thought only I could bring you joy. I stubbornly held onto the notion that you loved me for me, not because of my kidney. But I was wrong." His stoic façade cracked, revealing the despair lurking beneath.

"Lucy." He lifted his gaze, locking eyes with the woman he had once desired day and night. "I apologize for everything my family and sister have done. It's on me. I failed to handle things properly. I failed to shield you and care for you... and our child. It's all my fault."

apologize to you for a long time." With that admission, he mustered a

badly she had fallen out with Lennon,

him. Perhaps she initially had feelings for him because of his kidney, but after that... she willingly fell for him, bore his child, and desired to be

to her, she came to a realization. All her resentment stemmed from her love for him. It was because she still loved him that she couldn't bear to

echoing through the room, her palm met Lennon's cheek. "Consider this slap

face, marked by her handprint, and nodded solemnly. "Alright." Slowly, he rose, unsteady on his feet, and silently nodded to Colin. "Please take care of her," he murmured.

cut himself off with a bitter chuckle. "Forget it. I apologize that your first boyfriend was such a terrible man. You deserve to be happy." With Lucy's tear-filled eyes locked on him, Lennon turned and quietly left the