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Obsession 17

Obsession 17

Chapter 17 

Rick” 

I want to be alone. Justleave.” 

Damien’s lips pressed into a thin line. He stood there in silence for a second longer before turning around and stepping out of the room

The second the door closed behind him, his entire expression darkened

He was about to ask where Nancy had gone when she suddenly appeared in the living room, her eyes red and puffy from crying. She rushed up to him with a worried face, playing the role of a concerned angel

Damien, how is Rick? Is he okay now?” 

Damien’s face remained cold and unreadable. He didn’t lose his temper outrightbecause as much as he disliked her, Nancy had once saved Rick’s life

Back then, she was the one who had discovered the infant boy outside his front door. Without her, Rick might not have survived. Damien had even suspected her at firstwondering if it had all been a setup

What if Nancy had hidden the boy’s mother, then placed Rick at his doorstep just to get close to him? That kind of plot was straight out of a thirdrate melodrama

But after a thorough investigation, he’d found nothing suspicious. Her discovery of Rick really had been accidental. She had nothing to do with the boy’s birth, nor with the disappearance of the mother

So even though Damien didn’t like her, he had always treated her politely and kept her at a respectful distance

For Rick’s sakebecause the boy lacked maternal affectionDamien never stopped her from visiting. That, in turn, fueled public gossip: many assumed she was Damien s lover or even Rick’s biological mother

But those close to Damien knew the truth

He had never given Nancy false hope

He didn’t like her

And he certainly didn’t love her

As he descended the stairs with a grim face, his eyes landed on the fresh white bandage wrapped around her arm

My apologies,he said flatly. Rick injured you.” 

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Oh, it’s nothing!she said quickly, her voice soft with fake concern. I’m just worried about Rick, The moment he saw me today, he lost his temper. Is he upset because I’ve been away filming for so long? Maybe he feels distant 

from me now?” 

She wore a sweet, clueless expression, pretending she had no idea what she’d done wrong

Damien s gaze sharpened. He wasn’t stupid. He knew exactly what had set Rick offher reckless claim that they were going to get married

He cut to the chase. No. He’s missing his birth mother.” 

At that, a flicker of bitterness passed across Nancy’s face. Her fists clenched at her sides, though she tried to mask it 

behind a forced smile

Of course. Of course it was her. Always her

That woman was a thorn in her sidesomeone she couldn’t even name, let alone replace

Nancy had been overjoyed the day she found Rick. For her, it had seemed like a miraclea golden ticket straight 

into Damien Crawford’s life

When Damientried to repay her, she’d told him

Children in singleparent homes suffer. For Rick’s wellbeing, why not let me marry you? Even if only in name

She thought she’d played her cards perfectly

But Damien shut her down without hesitation

He told her bluntly that he couldn’t marry herbecause he was still married

If he remarried now, it would be bigamy

So no, marriage wasn’t an option

All he could offer was compensation

The memory still made her seethe. All these years later, she still hadn’t gotten what she wanted

Can you believe it? No love, no title, nothing! Isn’t that just the most frustrating thing in the world

Nancy seethed internally, her resentment boiling beneath her carefully painted facade

In her heart, she loathed three people more than anything

Rick’s biological mother, Damien s legal wifewhom no one had ever seenand the child himself, Rick

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Every single day, she fantasized about making the three of them disappear from this world 

But on the outside, she wore a pitiful, self blaming expression

This is all my fault,she said gently. I haven’t given Rick enough maternal love that’s why he dings to the idea of his real mother so desperately. It’s even making him sick… 

Damien looked at her, tone icy but truthful

It’s not your fault. It’s normal for a child to miss his birth mother. You’re not her. No matter how hard you try, you’ll never give him the kind of love he really wants.” 

Straight. Brutal. Honest

That was just how Damien Crawford operated

And once again, Nancy’s pride shattered into a thousand tiny pieces

She could try everythingpretend, manipulate, guilttripbut there was one thing she could never change 

She wasn’t Rick’s mother. And never would be

Just as she opened her mouth to argue, Damien cut her off coldly

Rick’s mental state is worsening. Unless it’s an emergency, I don’t want you coming here anymore. If you have to visit, call me first.” 

Nancy’s eyes widened. What?!” 

Because Rick threw a tantrum, she was being banned from the house?! 

What did that make herjust another thirsty socialite trying to get close to Damien

She panicked. Damien, I” 

All decisions are based on what’s best for Rick. That’s final.” 

He didn’t leave room for discussion. It was punishment for what she said to Rick earlier

Damienhad told her pointblank he would never marry her, yet she still dared to run her mouth in front of his sc 

To be honest, he’d never liked her hanging around in the first place

Nancy was fuming inside, humiliated and bitter. But seeing how serious Damienwas, she didn’t dare defy him further. She could only leave in silence

Afterward, Damienturned to the butler

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From now on, if she comes, don’t let her in. Call me first.” 

Yes, sir.” 

Not long after, GlennDamien s close friend and a licensed psychiatristrushed in, a frown etched into his face as Damien filled him in

After hearing the full story, Glenn sighed and said

If Rick reacted this strongly today, then his bipolar disorder is definitely getting worse. This isn’t looking good.” 

He’s been taking his meds regularly.” 

This isn’t just about medication,Glenn explained. The root cause is psychological. The boy’s obsession with his mother is too deep. If you could bring her back into his life, it might fix everything.” 

Damien lit a cigarette, visibly agitated

If finding her were that easy, would he still be here struggling

He’d even tried hiring someone to pretend to be her based on Rick’s memories

But Rick was sharphe’d seen through the act instantly and threw a massive fit

Seeing his friend so wound up, Glenn sighed

OkayIf you really can’t find her, then maybe it’s time to bring in a child psychologist. Someone who’s qualified to stay close to him longtermlike a livein nanny, but with clinical credentials

They could help him open up, get inside his head, maybe even start to heal some of the trauma

Worst case, they can monitor him around the clock and prevent another breakdown like today.” 

Damien nodded. Do you know anyone?” 

Not right now, no,Glenn admitted. But if you’re okay with having a stranger living in your house, I’ll look into it.” 

Don’t worry about me,Damien said calmly. Rick is the only thing that matters.” 

For the sake of his son, Damien would give up anythinghis pride, his time, even his life. So tolerating a little ch That was nothing

Alright then,Glenn nodded. I’ll start searching as soon as I get back.” 

Mm.” 

Just then, Damien s phone rang

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The second he answered, a panicked voice came through the line

Bossbad news! Miss Windsor escaped!” 

Damien s expression turned dark. She ran?!” 

Yes, sir. The building’s fire alarm suddenly went off. People rushed out in a panicit was chaos. That woman used the commotion to slip away.” 

Damien s face sank into a cold fury

You couldn’t even watch one woman? Useless.” 

His voice was cold as ice, laced with fury. He yanked at his tie, suppressing the building pressure in his chest

How did the alarm get triggered?” 

Someone set off a smoke bomb in the basement. That’s what activated the system. But we couldn’t identify who it wasuh, the surveillanceit was disabled. Someone wiped the footage clean.” 

A dangerous gleam flickered in Damien s eyes

Smoke bombs. Destroyed cameras. A perfectly timed escape

She had help. And not just casual helpsomeone very capable

He’d almost believed she was just a struggling single mom who brought along a mischievous kid. But clearly, he’d underestimated her

Too soft. He’d gone too soft

Track her down,Damienordered, his voice low and lethal. I want her found and brought back.” 

Yes, sir!” 

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