Selene never cared about Vincent's past, nor did he concern himself with hers. They simply respected each other; that was all.

If marriage could be compared to running a company, they would indeed have made excellent partners-steady, dependable, and composed-though lacking the burning passion that often ignited such unions.

But passion was fleeting. Ultimately, every marriage would settle into companionship, much like how they were with each other now.

Vincent took a drag from the cigarette, his brows faintly knitting together. It was too bitter for his taste.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Damien still felt his heart pounding as he stepped into his car.

His phone rang all of a sudden.

It was his father-Christopher Jensen.

The voice on the other line was hesitant. "I heard you've been giving Selene some trouble lately."

The Jensen family had no idea they had once slept with each other. Still, they had sensed something unusual-Damien's unusual attentiveness toward her and her sudden decision to sever ties and move out. It had left the family feeling quietly relieved.

car, forcing down the bitter taste in his mouth. "Who told you

associate mentioned it today," Christopher said. "Apparently, you have been sabotaging a few of her

meddlesome fools and their

wearily, and even in the rearview mirror, he could still see

better than anyone how she avoids me now. It's just because of all those nonsense rumors

sighed on the other

public opinion was formidable. Should those rumors be allowed to develop unchecked, the entirety of the Jensen family would be

out, he and his wife, Sophia, never said a

their adopted daughter had always been nothing but kind. Nevertheless, when boundaries were tested,

her, ever since you were kids,"

landed like a blow to Damien's chest. It took him several seconds to lower his gaze and respond hoarsely, "Christmas is next month.

run into each other as

really think she could just flee abroad and

at

Stop forcing her into difficult situations. If you weren't obvious about

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