Chapter 220

After speaking with Astrid, Zelda headed upstairs with Damian following close behind. He hesitated for a moment before asking, "Zelda, about you and Simon—" "Simon and I trained together under Mr. Brown. Surely, you know that?" Zelda countered. Damian frowned slightly, sensing that Zelda had been acting strangely lately. It almost felt as if she was deliberately pushing him away. He said, "You shouldn't be spending time with Simon. You're my wife, and his intentions toward you can't be good!" Zelda pulled away from him, her eyes devoid of emotion. "We're in a marriage of convenience. Simon was my senior in medical school, and I'm not going to distance myself from him just for you. I know what kind of person he is, and I don't need anyone else's opinion." Damian's heart sank seeing how she defended Simon. "Zelda, I'm not against you being in contact with Simon, but please be careful. Don't trust others so blindly—" "I trust Simon," Zelda stated firmly. Damian stared at her, fee