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!
"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 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 Jude can act so recklessly now."
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.
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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.❤️...