Damian Sinclair didn't realize that not speaking could lead Bella Acker to wander off in her thoughts so much.
He just didn't want her to be caught in between, unsure of what to do. He hadn't dared to tell her about the feud between the two families before, fearing that with her personality, she would feel guilty and blame herself once she knew the truth. He worried she might retreat and run away before his mother could react.
Damian Sinclair shouldered all the pressure alone, trying to find a solution that would work for everyone.
Cecilia Lynch's situation was entirely an accident; he could never marry anyone other than her.
Damian Sinclair looked into Bella Acker's eyes, turning her face back towards him, and said, "I was drunk that night and mistook her for you. But later, I felt something was wrong. I just don't know if I stopped because the next morning, I couldn't remember what had happened the night before."
