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 just

left him speechless and uncertain about

Alexis, Lennon challenged him, “Do you think I

“Pfft, I bet you

Damien and Cherise are

silent, his anger simmering beneath the

a while since he had been provoked, and he didn’t expect it

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

make faces at

exasperation, Lennon turned away, feeling a mix

Damien began softly, holding the photo album tenderly, “is a collection of memories I’ve gathered for our second wedding anniversary.”

the photo album they held together. Each page unveiled their memories and

fixed on each

wedding?” she exclaimed excitedly when they reached a page featuring her in bridal

the dress and remarked, “I looked so beautiful back then!”

her gesture, his eyes

image captured Cherise trying on her

by bloodshed, prevented them