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.”

“But he could have chosen to tell me.”

gave him a chance.”

for his enemies for so many

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

her lips, realizing they had been married for only

But…

you, he let go of his start-up and went so far as to stage my sister’s car accident just to get me back

could you still doubt his feelings

wine bottle, her eyes brimming

1/2

her lip, memories of the moments

incredibly good, an excellent

the same time, he comforted her and ensured

even the Shaw family back in her hometown who had wronged her, he

had shown nothing but kindness

like she didn’t hold a special

did matter

Lennon been right that maybe she hadn’t given him enough time?

tended to act impulsively, but now, as she had gained more composure, she was strangely puzzled and

got to let time take care of the things

wine bottle against Cherise’s, creating

shook his head. “Damien’s life hasn’t been a walk in the park, and he