Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 201 Do I Really Matter to Him?

She had no inkling… that Damien had such a dark past.

Lennon cast a quick look at Cherise. “With advice from a therapist, he decided to make everyone. think he was blind.”

Cherise looked puzzled. “But why fake being blind if he’s dealing with psychological issues?”

Lennon gazed into the distance, his eyes unfocused. “Do you honestly believe it’s a coincidence that his parents had a car accident, his sister’s house went up in flames, and his three previous fiancées met their end?”

Cherise shook her head, her lips still pursed.

“Those are all the enemy’s handiwork, you see?”

“There are people out there who want him dead; that’s why they are getting rid of his closest family and friends in preventing him from thriving.”

“So, by pretending he’s blind and not too nimble, he kind of flies under the radar as the least threatening option.”

Cherise was taken aback.

“Damien wasn’t just deceiving you; he was outsmarting his enemies.”

he could have chosen

really gave him a

yawn. “He’s been on the lookout for his enemies for so many years;

about it, how long have you been married? He didn’t know your background when you first tied the knot, so he couldn’t risk telling the

her lips, realizing they had been married for only over

But…

as to stage my sister’s car accident just to get me back running the company

could you still doubt

clutched the wine bottle, her eyes brimming

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memories of the moments spent with

been… incredibly good, an excellent husband to her.

made fun of her, but at the same time, he comforted her and ensured she wouldn’t

Nicky, Cressa, or even the Shaw family back in her hometown

had shown nothing but kindness

she didn’t hold a special place in his

if she did matter to Damien, then why….

maybe she hadn’t

had gained