Chapter 1098 Damien's Hunch
Damien fell silent briefly. "I'll need to handle a few things here, so I won't be able to return to Adania for the time being," Damien explained solemnly. "In the meantime, let Charles help out more with the company's affairs."
"Mm. He will," Maeve responded.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Damien ended the call. Setting down his phone, he stood still momentarily, gazing at the seaside. His eyes followed the police as they removed Raymond's body, a somber sight. He turned and made his way back towards the house.
"Honey." Damien turned to find Cherise standing at the villa's entrance, watching him. It appeared she had been standing there for a while, taking in the scene. Meeting her gaze, she smiled softly. "Do you truly believe Colin is your brother?" Her question indicated she had overheard his conversation on the phone.
Damien didn't see the need to hide anything from her. "It's just a hunch."
"Because of his striking resemblance to you?" Cherise inquired further.
"Not solely," Damien replied as he approached her, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead. "Though doppelgängers are rare, they do exist. Take Mandy, for example. My sister once altered her appearance to mimic her own." Cherise nodded, understanding his explanation, but chose to remain silent.
The few remaining officers appeared anxious and helpless. Their colleagues had already left for the day, leaving them to handle Colin's statement. They couldn't risk upsetting Colin, so they could only wait for him to wake up.
Cherise couldn't help but chuckle at the scene before her. Just how intimidated are these individuals by the Gray family? She pursed her lips as she approached and tried to engage them in conversation. They were hesitant to speak freely, considering how frustrated and distressed they were.
Exasperated, Cherise went to the kitchen and filled a cup with cold water out of the kindness of her heart. She returned and splashed it directly onto Colin's face. 'Slosh!' The police officers instinctively moved aside when she did it, fearing Colin would think they were responsible.
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🌸 Message to the Author: 🌸 Hi! I just finished reading your story, and I truly loved it — especially Damien and Cherise’s journey. But what completely stole my heart was Lennon and Lucy. Their final scene left me stunned… Lennon being alive, quietly showing up after all that time — it was such a powerful and emotional moment. But it also left me with so many feelings… What happened to him? How did Lucy react after the shock wore off? What did they say to each other? I keep thinking about them. I know they’re side characters, and the story is marked as completed, but I would truly love a bonus chapter — even a small one — to see what came next for them. They deserve that closure. And honestly? So do we, as readers who deeply connected with them. And we would also love to see more of Damien and cherise with their kids. Thank you for creating characters that live so deeply in our hearts. If you ever feel inspired, please consider giving Lennon and Lucy a little more. ❤️...
🌸 Message to the Author: 🌸 Hi! I just finished reading your story, and I truly loved it — especially Damien and Cherise’s journey. But what completely stole my heart was Lennon and Lucy. Their final scene left me stunned… Lennon being alive, quietly showing up after all that time — it was such a powerful and emotional moment. But it also left me with so many feelings… What happened to him? How did Lucy react after the shock wore off? What did they say to each other? I keep thinking about them. I know they’re side characters, and the story is marked as completed, but I would truly love a bonus chapter — even a small one — to see what came next for them. They deserve that closure. And honestly? So do we, as readers who deeply connected with them. Thank you for creating characters that live so deeply in our hearts. If you ever feel inspired, please consider giving Lennon and Lucy a little more. We would love bonus parts.❤️...