Chapter Twenty-Five: Four Years Earlier

Contains spoilers

Overview

Four years earlier, Damian unexpectedly confronted Amanda in her home after faking his death. He restrained her to ensure silence, then revealed his identity and demanded help, prompting Amanda's shock and grief over his supposed funeral.

Summary

On an evening around 6:30, Amanda answered her door expecting someone else and found Damian, who she had believed dead. Damian quickly covered Amanda's mouth, forced her inside, and pushed her into a dark room to avoid detection, indicating he had been watching the house and feared someone else might be present.

Damian shut the door, held Amanda down in a chair, and kept his hand over her mouth until she calmed. After releasing her, he confirmed his identity when Amanda recognized him and whispered his name. He asked if anyone else was there and insisted she stay quiet; Amanda said she was alone and demanded an explanation.

Damian told Amanda this was not a joke and said he needed her help, stressing the importance. Amanda, overwhelmed, began to sob, hugged him, and repeatedly asked if it was really him. Damian reassured her that it was.

The scene culminated with Amanda referencing Damian's funeral, noting that his children attended, gave speeches, and wore suits. She demanded to know where he had been since his presumed death, underscoring the shock and betrayal of his sudden reappearance.

Who Appears

  • Damian
    narrator; presumed dead but reappeared at Amanda's home, restrained her for silence, and asked for help.
  • Amanda
    Damian's acquaintance/partner; shocked by his return, referenced his funeral and his children, demanded answers.
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