Chapter 228
Damien paused, casting a nervous glance at me. Clearly, he didn’t want Juliet to die. Regardless of the reason behind it, he seemed to believe that Juliet didn’t deserve to die. I found it amusing. I had thought that after learning the fact that Juliet intentionally lured me out on the night of the 15th, Damien’s view of her would change.
I imagined he would probably no longer trust her or even turn against her. However, I never anticipated that he would remain as concerned about her life and death as ever.
"Sophia... Juliet promised to give me evidence against Peter if she made it out alive, and I haven’t received any from her yet," Damien explained anxiously, insisting that he was only concerned about the evidence and not Juliet’s life.
"Besides... she did risk her life protecting me before... " Damien continued to deceive himself with excuses.
"Come on, do you really think someone as selfish as Juliet would risk her life for others? Either she knew there was no real danger from the start, or you’re mistaken," Violette remarked, rolling her eyes. "You saw how she reacted when I tested her at the ruined building. She didn’t even dare to take the risk."
"That was different- " Damien attempted to explain.
I pulled Violette closer and said, "Destroying a marriage is worse than destroying anything. Let sleeping dogs lie. They’re engaged, after all."
"Sophia... " Damien’s voice sounded hurt and anxious. "That’s not it. I just feel Juliet doesn’t deserve to die. She—"
"Your thoughts are none of my concern," I cut Damien off.
Dexter, sitting obediently next to my bed, couldn’t help but chuckle secretly. He was probably laughing at Damien’s lack of emotional control. Damien was simply digging his own grave.
Whenever Damien found himself in trouble, Dexter would behave like a good boy as if to highlight how obedient and sensible he was.