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."

long time." With that admission, he mustered a bitter smile.

heart constricted painfully as if a giant hand was squeezing her heart viciously. Despite how badly she had fallen out with Lennon, he still stood as a towering, noble figure in her heart. Yet, at that vulnerable moment,

loved him. Perhaps she initially had feelings for him because of his kidney, but after that... she

loved him that she couldn't bear to witness him humbling himself. She couldn't bear to see him in such a pitiful state. She

her palm met Lennon's cheek. "Consider this slap the

Colin. "Please take care of her," he murmured. Finally, he turned to Lucy, despair etched in his expression. "I

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