"Even if he's my older brother, it doesn't change the fact that he kidnapped Nyla," Damon replied firmly.

Cindy's eyes flashed with anger due to Damon's unwavering defense of Nyla. "Damon, you're defending Nyla because you like her. She's just a woman-how can she be more important than your own brother?!"

"What?!" Marie turned sharply to look at Cindy, her face a mask of disbelief. "What nonsense are you spouting?! Have you lost your mind?!"

How could Damon possibly like Nyla? She was his nephew's wife!

Richard's expression grew grim, his gaze toward Cindy sharp.

Cindy, now resolute, bit her lip and continued. "Mom, I overheard Damon confess his feelings for Nyla when I visited her in the hospital once. I didn't tell you before because I was worried you couldn't handle it. But seeing Damon now ignoring his brother's well-being for the sake of an outsider, I couldn't keep it to myself anymore!"

Marie took a step back, collapsing onto the sofa, her expression dazed.

Damon liked Nyla? How could he like Nyla?

She recalled Clark's comment about Damon's feelings for a married woman. She hadn't understood it at the time, but now it made sense!

a mix of disappointment and anger. "Do you really

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across the face, her eyes red with rage, nearly collapsing from the

alarmed housekeeper, Catherine Talbot, quickly stepped forward to support

said you shouldn't get angry," Catherine reminded her

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only fueled Marie's anger. She pounded her cane

to Clark, I'd never approve of you being with her. Not

looked up, his voice steady. "Mom,

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