Damien's POV
While I am still sitting there, acting as if nothing is wrong with what I just said, she perks up and her eyes open in surprise.
I have no idea why I said it, either, but she shouldn't find it significant. Even if we both know deep down that this is nothing more than a façade, we must make it seem as though it is true.
What if my mother is still listening in on our chat from behind closed doors?
My mum is a wonderful, wise lady. I sensed something was up when she ordered Lisa to strip me off, and I have a hunch she already knows this marriage is a fraud or is at least guessing it.
Whatever it is that has her harboring these doubts will soon be dispelled. Isabella has a lot of work to do here, but I will make sure to clear it up.
"Ignore it!" She still looks at me in disb
