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.”

lookout for his

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

had been married for only over a month.

But…

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

doubt

her eyes brimming with tears.

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of the moments spent with Damien

had been… incredibly good, an excellent husband to her.

fun of her, but at the same time, he comforted her and ensured she

Shaw family back in her hometown who had

but kindness

did it feel like she didn’t hold a

did matter to

right that maybe she hadn’t given him

to act impulsively, but now, as she had gained

got to let time take care of the things you can’t

clinked his wine bottle

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