Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1106 Damien's Theory

"He harbors a distaste for me. I can feel it. But what perplexes me is his reluctance to challenge Jude on any matter. It stands to reason that if he can display his apparent displeasure for me when he just met me, he should be a domineering father... Why does he appear so intimidated by Jude, to the extent that he can't even engage directly with Jude or with you?"

"Approximately two weeks ago, there was a car accident involving Mr. and Mrs. Gray," Damien casually remarked as he retrieved his notebook and pulled up a news article from Yatesville to show Cherise. "But what puzzles me is how Mrs. Gray sustained severe injuries and remains unconscious, while Mr. Gray, who was in the same vehicle, emerged unscathed and joined us for dinner today."

Cherise's eyes widened in shock as she stared at the news on the computer screen. The article was filled with images, and the accident scene was horrifying. The driver of the other vehicle had died instantly, and the Grays' car was almost split in half.

Mrs. Gray was rushed to the hospital for emergency care and was still in the ICU. Her husband, Anthony, who had been in the car as well... escaped with only minor injuries. Initially, the news showed Anthony with his arm in a sling. Yet, within just two weeks, his arm was out of the sling, and he was able to raise a glass and toast with them!

severity of the car accident, resulting in one

a direct confrontation with Jude. That's the

Jude is too intelligent. He dreads Jude probing further

spine as she experienced a tingling sensation all over. "So... Mr. Gray

with a wrinkled brow. "Without a comprehensive grasp of the circumstances surrounding the accident, we shouldn't engage in reckless speculation. However, one fact remains clear: Anthony was definitely absent from the scene at the time of the accident and arrived afterward. Moreover, he doesn't dare to divulge his absence to others. This is why

contemplating the situation. "So, is Jude exploiting his mother's injury to manipulate

a certain

chest, enveloped in his warmth. "Jude is undeniably frightening...

wasn't like this," Damien murmured, his eyes closed as