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.

picked up her phone. With a steadying breath,

Lennon she would finish planning the event so that she

Violet's intentions-was she trying to

Lucy thought fiercely,

so she faced the prospect of another

could she possibly anticipate whether Lennon might exploit Alexis

was now her

to relinquish her determination

continue, Alexis and Big would grow

her child over to Cherise eased her mind, offering a sense of

this choice would spare Alexis from experiencing the

"Tell me the truth..."

the quiet bedroom, sending a shiver down

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

been determined to die, he wouldn't have taken such

Lennon's feelings for Lucy were not strong enough to

events suggested a different truth

pushed her aside, even facilitating her relationship with another man by removing any hindrances,

a deep and selfless love,