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.”

never really gave

on the lookout for his enemies for so many years; he can’t just

have you been married? He didn’t know your background when

realizing they had been

But…

and turned to Cherise. “Because of you, he let go of his start-up and went so far as to stage my sister’s

still doubt his

the wine bottle, her eyes brimming

1/2

her lip, memories of the moments spent with Damien flooding

incredibly good, an excellent husband to her.

the same time, he comforted her and ensured she wouldn’t

her hometown who had wronged her, he was there to help her

but kindness to her.

it feel like she didn’t hold

if she did matter

been right that maybe she hadn’t given him

but now, as she had gained more composure, she

take care of

his wine bottle against Cherise’s,

been a walk in the park, and he hasn’t had much experience with girls. You should be