Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

After pronouncing those words, he firmly clasped Cherise’s shoulders, guiding her into the car with purpose, and followed suit, enveloping her in his embrace as they settled inside the vehicle.

Throughout the journey, Cherise hurled curses at him, her anger simmering beneath the surface like a tempestuous sea.

Her ire stemmed from Damien’s confining of her freedom and his inexplicable failure to offer an explanation.

Why, she pondered, did he not clarify if he was facing difficulties?

Why did he remain silent if the situation did not align with Sebastian’s depiction?

Given her current feeling explanation he provided.

him, he should have known that she would unquestionably believe any

Yet, he uttered not a single word of clarification.

Did he truly lack an explanation, or did he feel absolved of the obligation to offer one?

What, she questioned, did he perceive her as?

An object?

A pet?

Or perhaps merely a plaything devoid of memories, past, or the capacity for independent thought?

In truth, she harbored doubt regarding Sebastian’s assertions concerning their relationship.

was repulsive, while her innate connection lay with Damien.

the version of herself devoid of memories held affection. for Damien.

reconcile how the former Cherise could have been entangled with Damien amidst an arranged union resembling a transaction, compounded by her parents’ evident hostility.

wearied by the ceaseless internal conflict, she

warmth that radiated from Damien, a familiar and foreign warmth enveloping her in its embrace. “Damien,” she breathed softly.

once knew,” she confessed, her voice tinged with a

between love and hatred,” she continued, her

comprehending the depth of those emotions, I cannot remain by your

exhaled a deep sigh. “Let us part ways, Damien,” she murmured, her words

dissolve our

his grip on her arm. “I

what right do you oppose my decision?”

begun as a transaction and later entangled

that chapter has long

oath never to let you slip away

relevance does your vow hold for me?” Cherise challenged,

Cherise of yesteryears!” she declared, her words brimming with a newfound sense of self.

for love! I possess reason

formed on Damien’s brow as he regarded her with an

of tense silence, a faint smirk played on his lips. “Are you suggesting that the former Cherise was a

pursed her lips, nodding in affirmation. “Yes,

eyes, his expression inscrutable as he considered