Chapter 57

Alas, one lie required many more to cover up. However, explaining it all now would be troublesome. Damian decided it was better to wait until the banquet to clear things up. "Stop overthinking. Any doubts you have, I'll explain everything at the banquet," he said softly. Zelda obediently nodded, though her mind was full of questions that she held back from asking. Since Astrid had left the villa, Zelda no longer had to share a room with Damian. She eagerly suggested moving into a guest room, to which Damian gave her a long look but said nothing. Zelda quickly packed her things and relocated to the guest room. She thought she'd sleep soundly without Damian next to her, but instead, she tossed and turned all night. It wasn't until the early hours of the morning that she finally fell asleep. When Zelda woke up, it was already past 9:00 am. She grabbed her phone from the nightstand and snapped fully awake upon seeing the time. She had made an appointment to visit the hospital, and n