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Damon, driven by his desperation to be understood, sought to clarify his intentions. Rising from the floor, he pleaded earnestly, his voice tinged with remorse and sincerity. "No, Asher, it's the truth. I truly do love her. The death of her father was an accident, a tragic twist of fate. How could I intentionally harm someone, especially the father of the woman I hold so dear? And as for Riya, I was coerced into marrying her. It wasn't my choice. Please, Asher, I beg you to believe me. Give me a chance to explain myself, to shed light on the circumstances that led to this tangled web of deceit," Damon implored, his eyes searching Asher's face for a glimmer of trust and understanding.

As Asher sat there, his mind drifted back to the day he decided to confront Damon about his actions. It was a day filled with anger, confusion, and a desperate need for answers. The incident that had driven a wedge between them had been haunting Asher's thoughts ever since, and now was the time to seek th