Chapter 54. Cognizance

[Present Time]

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When he was young, Michael tended to joke around most of the time. His humor was a little different, but that was probably because he expressed it in a strange, somewhat dark way.

Camille had thought he was just joking back then, since it was so dramatic and all…

And Michael even agreed with her afterwards. “Just kidding” was what he said after saying those words. He didn’t say anything more and just let her chuckle it away.

But even then, Camille had sharp eyes. She hadn’t missed the way the dark look had never left his eyes that day.

She knew that he had been serious.

But she forced herself to forget. To think it was just her own wild imagination.

But as the days passed, she couldn’t help but notice the signs. It was as if this small incident had opened the door to a startling revelation.

He had been subtle about it. But he was indeed protective of her and especially observant. Whenever he heard people gossiping about