Chapter 47

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Damian’s depression lifted when he saw the elation in Richard’s eyes. Damian had brought a bouquet of daisies to Richard’s house and wore his yard-work clothes, hoping to please Richard as much as possible.

“To what do I owe this pleasant surprise? Come in, young man.”

Damian looked down. “I have to leave Los Angeles, Dr. Preston. I made the mistake of getting on Stan’s computer. I wanted to see how much money he was making from guys fucking my ass, and it’s…a lot. I also saw some other stuff, and Stan and Bob caught me. Now they won’t let me out of the house. I had to sneak out just to see you.”

Damian saw the sadness in Richard’s eyes. “Damian, don’t go back. Call the police from here.”

Damian shook his head. “I called the police before, and they won’t do anything. Maybe Stan paid them off. Besides they have all my stuff, and I have nowhere else to go.”

“Under the circumstances, it’s fine to stay with me.”