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Sean scoffed. “Isn’t it obvious? What else could he want other than to pursue Ms. Alyssa?”
Rosie gripped Alyssa’s hand tightly, her worry evident. “Madam, you mustn’t get involved with him. In fact, you shouldn’t even get close to him!”
Alyssa’s curiosity was piqued. “Mrs. Rosie, is there something wrong with Mr. Justin?”
Rosie hesitated, clearly conflicted. But for Alyssa’s safety, she finally blurted, ‘I think… he’s mentally unstable!”
The moment Rosie spoke, the atmosphere in the car came to a standstill. The air turned frigid.
Alyssa and Sean exchanged terrified glances. Alyssa then asked, “Mrs. Rosie, you said he’s mentally disturbed… What do you mean?”
Rosie felt a slight twitch around her eyes as if she had fallen into a deeply unsettling memory. She took a deep breath and explained, “I’ve been working with the Walsh’s for almost 30 years.
“Among all the staff at Seaview Manor, apart from Mr. Durham and Mr. Odom, who assists Mr. Javier, few have been here as long as I have.
“When I first joined the Walsh’s, I was tasked with serving Mrs. Walsh and Mr. Justin, though I wasn’t their personal helper. I was simply following the lead helper, doing heavy manual labor like laundry. More conscientious tasks-pouring and serving tea and the like-were outside my job description then.
“Initially, I thought Mrs. Walsh didn’t like me because I came from a humble village and seemed careless. I later realized that her daily needs were handled by specific staff members-trusted individuals she brought with her from the Dutton family. Regular helpers from the Walsh family found it challenging to approach her.”
Sean looked perplexed. “Why was that? Did Mrs. Walsh have something shameful she needed to hide from the Walsh’s?’
“Could it be that she was really mentally ill?” Alyssa recalled the speculation she and her brothers had made. The look in her eyes dimmed.
Rosie knitted her brows together tightly. “To be exact, Mrs. Walsh was a mad woman!”
Alyssa and Sean could hardly believe their ears. “A mad woman?”
“Mrs. Walsh had specific staff members who cared for her, and she lived alone in the villa behind Seaview Manor. It was only a matter of time before the truth came out.
“I heard her most severe episode was when she went berserk, unable to recognize anyone. She attacked one of the helpers bringing her food, biting a chunk out of her face. It was truly bloody and horrifying!”
Sean’s eyes widened in shock. “Was she even human? She just sounds like a-
He felt too ashamed to utter that word.
“This is a serious mental condition,’ Alyssa sighed helplessly. “At that point, she had lost her self-awareness and was hallucinating, displaying aggressive tendencies. She couldn’t control herself anymore.” Hearing this made her feel dreary.
Caroline was already mentally unstable, and given that her husband completely despised her, it was understandable why she would ultimately lose control and take her own life.
“I’ve signed a nondisclosure agreement about this. It’s been many years since Mrs. Walsh’s passing, so I had originally planned to take this secret to my grave.”
Filled with worry, Rosie held onto Alyssa’s hands so tightly that her fingers turned red. “But now, I must tell you everything I know.
“Mr. Justin has likely inherited his mother’s tendencies. Though he appears normal, he has violent tendencies that are even more terrifying than hers!
Alyssa’s expression grew grave. She reached out to soothe Rosie’s tense back. ‘Mrs. Rosie, there’s something else you know, isn’t there?”
“It was over 20 years ago…. Less than two years after Mr. Jeremy joined the Walsh family. Once, it was my turn to deliver dinner to Mrs. Walsh at her villa.”
Rosie’s face paled, and horrifying memories flooded back. “I saw with my own eyes… Mr. Justin torturing and killing a stray cat in the back garden! He was laughing while he stabbed that poor animal with a dagger. I can never forget that grin on his face. It shocked me so much that I couldn’t even move!”
Sean shuddered at the thought, feeling chills run down his spine.
As for Alyssa, her chest tightened. Justin tortured and killed an animal? If she hadn’t heard it from Rosie, she would never have imagined that the gentlemanly and elegant man could be inhumane and brutal.
“That wasn’t the only animal he harmed at Seaview Manor. Mr. Durham has privately complained about digging up bloody parts of cats and dogs from the flower patch in the back garden every other day. It’s clear that not only did he kill them, but he also dismembered them.”
Rosie’s eyes widened in fear. “Madam, do you think a sound mind could do such things? How could he bear to do that?”
Alyssa frowned and pursed her lips, falling into heavy silence.
Caroline was deranged, and Justin tortured and killed animals. To make matters worse, Zachary, the Dutton family’s heir and Justin’s uncle, had brutally murdered his own lovers. A horrifying thought struck Alyssa-Was everyone in the Dutton family mentally disturbed? Did Justin inherit Caroline’s insanity, which explained his wild behavior?
“Is it true that Justin isn’t sane?” Sean shook his head in disbelief. “But he looks completely normal! His emotions are absolutely stable!
‘That’s what scares me the most. I’m afraid he has been disguising himself all these years, suppressing his true nature just to get closer to Madam. I’m worried he might harm you! Rosie exclaimed, her eyes brimming with tears.
“Justin’s torture and killing of animals suggest he has violent tendencies and a cold-blooded nature. This behavior indicates antisocial personality traits, but it doesn’t provide sufficient evidence of a mental illness.”
Alyssa took a deep breath to calm herself. She continued with a contemplative gaze and a slight tremor in her eyes, “However, mental conditions can indeed be hereditary. I suspect Mrs. Walsh and her eldest brother had some form of abnormality.”
“Ms. Alyssa, I’ve just remembered something!” Sean’s eyes widened. “I recall my father mentioning that it was his colleague who handled the murder case involving Zachary Dutton.
“During his first trial, he was sentenced to death. But in the second trial, he appealed, and his lawyer submitted a diagnosis report stating he had a mental condition. That’s why he was sentenced to life in prison.
The justice system in Solana City is very strict about examining and diagnosing whether a criminal has any mental issues. The fact that Zachary managed to navigate through all the layers of supervision and checks shows he is absolutely insanel
Alyssa lowered her eyes, agreeing with Sean’s assessment.
“Overall, Madam, you must stay away from Mr. Justin-preferably as far away as possible. As the saying goes, a leopard doesn’t change its spots. After 20 years away, how could he become an honest person overnight? He likely returned with a scheme in mind…”
Suddenly, Rosie slapped her forehead. “Oh no! Is he going to fight Mr. Jeremy for the position as heir? That lunatic… He wouldn’t do anything to harm Mr. Jeremy, would he?”
Even though this was merely speculation, Alyssa felt as though she were being strangled. She could hardly breathe. After a moment, her eyes sparkled with determination. She looked at Rosie and said, “If that’s the case, I shouldn’t hide from him.”
Rosie and Sean were both taken aback. “Why is that?”
“If he’s not back to cause trouble, I won’t do anything. But if he intends to harm Jeremy, I won’t let him succeed.”
Alyssa lifted her chin slightly. Her dark eyes were as still as a midnight lake, yet they contained an unpredictable strength. She continued, “When he returns to the Walsh Group, he’ll certainly keep his plans secret from Jeremy and the rest of the Walsh’s
“But if he tries to approach me, and I lure him in, he might reveal his true intentions to show his sincerity. If he has anything to hide, I won’t leam about it as long as I avoid him. Therefore, I can’t back away, no matter what.”
“But, Madam, that’s far too dangerous!” Rosie had heard from Xavier about Alyssa and Jeremy’s breakup. Her heart ached for Alyssa, so much so that she was on the verge of tears. “With Mr. Jeremy’s condition.. he can’t be by your side to protect you. How can you face this alone? You can’t put yourself in danger again!”
Alyssa forced a reassuring smile, suppressing the sorrow inside her. “I’ve never relied on Jeremy in my life. Besides, there’s no one we can rely on forever. The only one we can truly depend on is ourselves.”
Just then, her phone rang. It was Cyrus calling.
Alyssa’s heart raced. She sensed that something was about to happen.
“Hey, Cyrus,’ she answered.
“Lyse, the DNA test results are in.”
The emotions that surged within Cyrus made his voice tremble uncontrollably. “Remy… Is Darrien!
Instantly, Alyssa’s waterworks were turned on. Warm tears of joy streamed down her cheeks.
She knew it. She had always known it. From the moment she first saw Rerny, she was certain he was Damien. Despite his cold, heartless, and distant demeanor, that familiar sense of kinship had left no doubt in her mind.
“Madam, what’s wrong?” Rosie quickly pulled out a handkerchief and hurried to wipe Alyssa’s tears.
Alyssa forced herself to stay calm. In a low, steady voice, she asked, “Cyrus, have you told anyone else about this?”
Having worked on many cases over the years, Cyrus knew how to maintain his composure. “No,” he answered. “This is big news. I’ve only told you. I haven’t mentioned it to Dad or Mom.
“Good. For now, we need to keep this between us. Don’t tell Dad or Mandy.”
Alyssa’s chest tightened, her eyes buming with intensity. “I’m worried we’ll tip off the enemy. Worse still, the person controlling Damien might hurt him if his identity is revealed.
Cyrus responded with equal seriousness, “Lyse, don’t worry. I’ve considered that too. When get home, I’ll keep this from my mother and calm her down. Otherwise, knowing her, she’ll turn the whole country upside down looking for Damien. Who knows what chaos that would cause!*
He paused, a troubled expression crossing his face. ‘But if Damien’s alive… who saved him after he fell into the sea? What happened to him? And why has he changed so much?”
Alyssa’s heart ached at the thought of the horrifying scar on Damien’s body. “I’m afraid Damien has lost all his memories. He doesn’t remember us at all. I saw that scar. There’s no way he could’ve survived on his own without someone saving him. Someone must ve rescued him, treated him, and then…
“And then turned him into such a merciless person?” Cyrus finished, his voice trembling with emotion. “I’ve fought Damien. He’s practically a killing machine now! Who could have done this to him?”
Sean and Rosle watched Alyssa closely, their concem evident.
Alyssa leaned back, exhausted, closing her eyes as she tried to think clearly.
Every time Damien appeared, it was as part of Jameson’s schemes. But Jameson was already dead, and yet Damien kept showing up to block her path. This could only mean one thing-the person who had controlled Jameson also controlled Damien.
It was “Sir” who had done this to Damien.
