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.”
“You never really gave him a chance.”
Lennon let out a yawn. “He’s been on the lookout for his enemies for so many years; he can’t just trust anyone easily.”
“Think about it, how long have you been married? He didn’t know your background when you first tied the knot, so he couldn’t risk telling the truth.”
Cherise pursed her lips, realizing they had been married for only over a month.
But…
Lennon flashed a 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 back running the company and free up time to be with you in the countryside.”
“How could you still doubt his feelings for you?”
Cherise clutched the wine bottle, her eyes brimming with tears.
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She bit her lip, memories of the moments spent with Damien flooding her thoughts.
Damien had been… incredibly good, an excellent husband to her.
He teased and made fun of her, but at the same time, he comforted her and ensured she wouldn’t suffer a tiny bit.
Whether it was Nicky, Cressa, or even the Shaw family back in her hometown who had wronged her, he was there to help her through it all.
Damien had shown nothing but kindness to her.
But why did it feel like she didn’t hold a special place in his heart?
But if she did matter to Damien, then why….
Had Lennon been right that maybe she hadn’t given him enough time?
Cherise tended to act impulsively, but now, as she had gained more composure, she was strangely puzzled and at a loss.
“Sometimes, you’ve got to let time take care of the things you can’t quite grasp.”
Lennon sighed and clinked his wine bottle against Cherise’s, creating a crisp sound.
He shook his head. “Damien’s life hasn’t been a walk in the park, and he hasn’t had much experience with girls. You should be more understanding
After a few sips of red wine, Cherise felt a bit tipsy. She smiled at Lennon. “Why do you sound just like his old man?”
“Anyway, he’s not exactly the most emotionally savvy or tuned-in. What makes you stick around?”
Lennon shrugged. “We’re not really close. It’s more of a boss-employee thing
Cherise was even more perplexed. “But Lulu was raving about you, said you’re talented and have built a successful career abroad…
Lennon waved his hand. They all belonged to Damien.”
Cherise’s head was spinning a bit, and she chuckled. “No way! My… Damien doesn’t run that big of
a business.”
“You’ll see in time.”
“So, why did you choose to work for him, especially when you’re already so accomplished?”
Lennon furrowed his brow, gazing at the young woman before him with a puzzled look before sighing. I made a bet with him, and I lost.”
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