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.

this child staying here

him speechless and

you think I won’t punish you for your insolence?”

out his tongue defiantly. “Pfft, I bet

powerful support now! Damien and Cherise are really

anger simmering beneath

and he didn’t expect it to come from a child!

“They won’t always be around. When I get the chance, I will make

make faces at Lennon while leaning

exasperation, Lennon turned away, feeling a

photo album tenderly, “is a collection

the study, Damien cradled Cherise as he slowly recounted the contents of the photo album they held

gaze fixed on each

wedding?” she exclaimed excitedly when they reached a page

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

followed her gesture, his eyes lingering

trying on her wedding dress

of the event, marred by bloodshed, prevented them from taking a