Marrying the Man in the Dark

Beckham prepared a new dress for Cherise to match her hair. Hesitant, she slipped into the white dress, feeling strangely self-
conscious. Playing with the puffy sleeves, she asked, “Do you think... I look strange or awkward in this dress?” At sixteen or
seventeen, Cherise wouldn’t have dared to dream of owning a dress like this. Back then, living with her hardworking uncle and
aunt in the countryside, she was sensible enough to know that expensive clothes were a luxury they couldn’t afford. Now, her
financial situation had changed, but...well, her age hadn’t. Staring at her reflection, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being out of
place. “Mommy, you look so beautiful! Just like me!” Beside her, Serafina, wearing a children’s version of the same dress,
beamed. Mother and daughter, both in white dresses and pigtails, looked exactly alike, with one being a miniature version of the
other. Damien burst into laughter, unable to contain himself. Cherise, playfully pouting, glanced down at her outfit. “Do I look like
a clown?” He took off his apron, walking towards her like a lovesick fool. “Nah, just... happy,” he admitted, squeezing her hand.
“Seeing you in that dress and hairstyle, it’s like time has gone back five years.” He grinned. “Remember when you used to wear
pigtails and braid your hair? You had the biggest, roundest eyes that blinked
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at me all the time.” Back then, Cherise was all pigtails, braids, and innocent doe-eyed looks. Five years later, she had grown into
a stunning woman, but somewhere along the way, something had changed. Seeing her in the dress and hairstyle that Beckham
had chosen, Damien felt like he had stepped into a time machine. She looked like the old Cherise, but... not quite. Soren called
out from his chair. “Hey, it’s dinnertime! And you lovebirds, can the secret talk wait until after we eat? Grandpa promised to take
Sera and me to Cartoon City!” Damien raised an eyebrow. “Cartoon City?” Beckham grinned. “Yep. I promised the little ones
after the wedding. Gotta keep those promises, you know?” Damien chuckled and turned to Soren and Serafina. “Do you mind if
Mommy and I join you on your Cartoon City adventure?” Serafina jumped up, clapping her hands in delight. “Of course! Sera
says yes!” Soren pouted and dramatically turned his head away. “Fine, if she says so, I guess I’ll allow it... reluctantly.” After
lunch, Beckham began preparing everyone for their Cartoon City adventure. However, Cherise felt a pang of self-consciousness
in her whimsical dress and pigtails. “Honey, you look beautiful just the way you are,” Beckham assured her. (Image) Soren
mumbled, “Changing clothes is a hassle. Stop fussing, Ms. Shaw!” Serafina put on her best puppy-dog eyes, pretending to cry.
“Waaah... Mommy, you look perfect like Sera! Please don’t change!” Content belongs to Draмanovels.cоm (Image) (Image)