Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1106

Chapter 1106 Damien's Theory

"He harbors a distaste for me. | can feel it. But what perplexesis his reluctance to challenge Jude on any matter. It stands to

reason that if he can display his apparent displeasure forwhen 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 puzzlesis how Mrs. Gray sustained severe

injuries and remains unconscious, while Mr. Gray, who was in the svehicle, emerged unscathed and joined us for dinner

today."

Cherise's eyes widened in shock as she stared at the news on theputer screen. The article was filled with images, and the

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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!

"Isn't this... rather unbelievable?" Cherise couldn't help but exclaim. The severity of the car accident, resulting in one person being

critically injured and unconscious while the other escaped without even a broken bone, seemed entirely implausible.

"I suppose Anthony is evading a direct confrontation with Jude. That's the gist of it. Jude is too intelligent. He dreads Jude probing

further or investigating."

A shiver ran down Cherise's spine as she experienced a tingling sensation all over. "So... Mr. Gray conspired against Mrs. Gray?"

"It's just a theory," Damien stated with a wrinkled brow. "Without aprehensive 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 tof the accident and arrived afterward. Moreover, he doesn't dare to divulge his absence to others. This is why

Jude can act so recklessly now."

Cherise fell silent, contemplating the situation. "So, is Jude exploiting his mother's injury to manipulate his father?"

"To a certain degree," Damien affirmed.

"It's truly unsettling..." Cherise shivered, instinctively seeking solace in Damien's embrace, her body finding refuge against his

chest, enveloped in his warmth. "Jude is undeniably frightening... Four years ago... | never realized he possessed such power..."

"Perhaps four years ago, he wasn't like this," Damien murmured, his eyes closed as he gently stroked Cherise's head.

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In Damien's thoughts, the image of Jude's ring on his left ring finger lingered. When Jude mentioned the woman named Phoenix,

Damien could tell there was a tenderness in his gaze that he reserved for no one else. Perhaps, when that woman was still alive, he

was a gentle soul.

The revelation that Damien Lenoir was actually the twin brother of Colin, the second son of the Gray family, spread like wildfire

throughout Yatesville overnight.

"Damien... Damien! Wake up!" Colin's urgent knocking echoed through the detached villa Damien was in early the following day.

"Something has happened!"

Cherise, her brow furrowed, began to rise from bed, but before she could fully rouse herself, Damien gently pushed her back under

the covers. "Sleep for a while more," he insisted, "You've been pushing yourself too hard lately. I'll go investigate." With that, he

slipped on his coat and hurried out of bed.