Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1193 Echoes of Sacrifice

"Did you mention your photography skills when you applied?"

"In a few days, you'll capture the official engagement announcement photo for the client and her fiancé at the birthday party. How does that sound?"

"There's extra payment on the table."

Lucy gave a decisive nod and reached for her phone, switching it off. At that moment, a glimmer of anticipation shone in her eyes, hinting at the promising opportunities ahead.

She committed to the event planning job for three compelling reasons.

Firstly, she feared that Alexis might attempt to gain custody of Lennon without a stable career, leaving her without the means to fight back.

Secondly, in moments of idle reflection, thoughts of Lennon would inevitably cloud her mind, stirring melancholy that she sought to deflect through purposeful activity.

And lastly...

She gently placed her hand over her liver, a bitter smile tugging at her lips. The severity of her cirrhosis often inflicts excruciating pain, a constant reminder of the fragility of her health.

Her condition had forced Lucy to step away from her role as a frontline doctor. The risk of falling ill during surgery posed an unacceptable danger to her patients' lives, a reality she couldn't ignore.

and picked up her phone. With a steadying breath, she composed

finish planning the event so that

she trying

case, Lucy thought fiercely, Violet could

defeat in their relationship, so

Lennon might exploit Alexis as

was now her sole

Lucy refused to relinquish her determination to

the thought that if she couldn't continue,

her child over to Cherise eased her mind,

spare Alexis from experiencing the same vulnerabilities

"Tell me the truth..."

echoed in the quiet bedroom, sending a shiver down her

a blanket, she lifted her head, her eyes dark pools of sorrow. "Lennon, what's going to

determined to die, he wouldn't have

were not strong enough to keep her by his side, which

events suggested a

relationship with another man by removing any hindrances, all to ensure that Lucy had

caring; it was a deep and selfless