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.

her decision, Lucy suppressed her sorrow and picked up her phone. With a steadying breath, she composed her

had promised Lennon she would finish planning the event so that

she

that was the case, Lucy thought

in their relationship, so she faced the prospect of another wound

possibly anticipate whether Lennon might exploit Alexis

was now her sole pillar of

to relinquish her

entertained the thought that if she couldn't continue, Alexis and Big

her child over to Cherise eased her mind, offering a

Alexis from experiencing the same

"Tell me the truth..."

bedroom, sending a

head, her eyes dark pools of sorrow. "Lennon, what's going to happen to him in the end? Is he

to die, he wouldn't have taken such

not strong enough to keep

events suggested a

pushed her aside, even facilitating her relationship with another man by removing any hindrances, all to ensure that Lucy had the opportunity to be with

a lack of caring; it was a deep and selfless love,