Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

As the discussion drew to a close, Lennon prepared to depart when Alexis, clad in the white sportswear provided by Cherise, hurried downstairs to summon Damien. “Damien, Cherise wants you upstairs!”

Damien arched an eyebrow inquisitively. “What’s going on?” he asked.

“She found a commemorative album and wants to discuss some things from the past with you,” Alexis explained.

Raising an eyebrow, Damien sensed the significance behind Cherise’s mention of the commemorative album.

Damien agreed to go upstairs. “Alright, I’ll head up now,” he said, turning to Lennon with an apologetic nod. “Sorry, I have something to attend to. I won’t be able to see you off.”

Lennon waved off the apology. “No problem, go ahead.”

As Damien ascended the stairs, Lennon couldn’t help but notice Cherise’s adopted child leaning against the railing and staring at him intently.

Frowning slightly, Lennon addressed the child. “Why are you staring at me like that?”

Alexis didn’t hesitate to express his disdain for Lennon. “I think you’re ugly,” he declared bluntly.

“Compared to Damien, you’re much uglier.”

The straightforward insult took Lennon aback.

staying here

speechless and uncertain

you think I won’t punish you

tongue defiantly. “Pfft, I

powerful support now! Damien and Cherise are really

remained silent, his anger

a while since he had been provoked, and he didn’t expect it to come from a child!

Alexis. “They won’t always be around. When

to make faces at

Lennon turned away, feeling a mix of frustration and

album tenderly, “is a collection of memories

cradled Cherise as he slowly recounted the contents of the photo album they held together. Each page unveiled

gaze fixed on each image as Damien narrated their significance.

this our wedding?” she exclaimed excitedly when

pointed at herself in the dress and remarked, “I looked so

gesture, his eyes lingering on the

captured Cherise trying on her wedding

of the event, marred by bloodshed,