Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

Chapter 84 The Birthday Boy

At eight o’clock in the evening.

The servants had dispersed inside the villa as per Cherise’s request, leaving behind only a few bodyguards.

Dressed in a white lace princess dress, Cherise drew a deep breath before knocking gently on Damien’s study door.

The room was cloaked in darkness, with moonlight seeping through the windows, creating a subtly chilly ambiance.

In the study, Damien was stretched out in his wheelchair. His eyes were covered with black silk, making it impossible for Cherise to determine whether he was awake or asleep. She gently turned on the lights and approached, calling out, “Hey, hubby?”

The man furrowed slightly.

Damien had spent the entire afternoon poring over reports from five European consortia, and his weariness had finally caught up with him as he drifted off in his wheelchair.

Thirteen years ago, on this very day, his sister, whom he dearly loved, had tragically perished in a fiery blaze.

This heartbreaking incident compelled him to push himself to the limits, endure humiliation, and carry weighty responsibilities.

That was why when he founded those consortia and companies, he established the rule that he must conduct an annual year-end review on this particular day.

a constant reminder to himself. To never slack off,

year had brought frequent good news from Europe, drawing him closer to his

Cherise’s delicate voice

Damien opened his eyes.

Her fair, almost ethereal skin glowed under the

help but think Cherise looked beautiful in the whimsical princess

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her demure. Unless you knew, you’d never

you awake?” Cherise asked, noticing

for dinner. Should I wheel you

Damien nodded faintly. “Sure.”

was not in a

in the afternoon, the servants were all moving around. on tiptoe, behaving like skittish

guided him

dining room remained dark, but the table was adorned with several candles and

Mr. Hurrell for some favors in preparing for

this trouble for her? This was her first experience of a candlelit dinner like that. Before this, she had only seen it on television. She didn’t even

the table, Damien narrowed his eyes slightly and inquired

almost inaudibly as she wheeled him

voice grew even