Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1201 Heavy Turmoil Within

"Honestly, I came across two unfinished comics a couple of days back and considered completing them, but I ended up forgoing the thought," Colin admitted.

"No! You can't do that!" Mandy's voice broke through Colin's self-doubt.

She locked eyes with him earnestly. "You can't forsake your dreams! There are so many people within the corporate world; there wouldn't be any difference even if you gave up your family's business!"

Colin sighed heavily. "The same could be said about the arts. There are numerous artists who create comics; one less won't matter."

"It does matter!" Mandy countered firmly.

Mandy's lips tightened, trying to steady herself. "Colin, have you ever thought that maybe your readership isn't growing because of your pen name choice?"

"You changed your pen name without informing your readers from before," she pointed out. "Your old readers can't find you, not to mention the pen name you have currently is beyond ridiculous, which has led to your works getting a decrease in readership!"

A line formed on Colin's forehead as he mulled in contemplation. "Does it really make that much of a difference?"

"I assure you it does!" Mandy replied passionately.

She bit down on her lower lip, steeling herself. "From today onwards, resume the pen name you once had, CloudySkies!"

"Also, make sure to fire your editor! Replace them with..." She paused, considering carefully. "Replace them with me! I'm willing to be your new editor!"

Colin's reaction was skeptical as he arched an eyebrow at her.

He swiveled his head back and forth. "Don't tease me."

Her eyes held his,

determination was

believe you have exceptional talent. Please don't

his tracks and turned to

me," he began, his tone tinged with melancholy. "But as

remained silent, absorbing

never stopped admiring you! All these while, she has always held you in the highest esteem!" Mandy wanted to shout these

newer

truth-that she was the same reader he spoke of. But Lucy's voice interrupted, calling Colin from a distance, "Just a little more, and we're finished! No need

towards Lucy with a smile. "Do

wait! Could you help me set up the camera upstairs? They

thing!" Colin agreed

swiftly retrieved the camera and made his way up the

motionless, watching Colin's smile as he engaged

sharp ache of melancholy

words swirled in her mind, yet none found their way

almost let it slip from

Colin belonged to Lucy.

who would be by Lucy's side for the rest of

person who, upon

volunteered to give her his

center of his universe, and

was

the beloved partner of her dear friend,

purposes, she should be