Chapter 172

Simon's words made Zelda stop in her tracks. She looked over with her clear eyes and gently removed his hand. "Simon, life doesn't have so many 'what-ifs.' Things have already happened, and there's no going back." A flash of disappointment crossed his face, and his hand, which hung by his side, clenched tightly. He had already lost the woman standing in front of him. But he was unwilling to let go. If he hadn't gone to Alvoria and lost contact with her, she wouldn't have married Damian! Trying to regain his composure, he took a deep breath. After a moment, his expression finally eased. Looking at Zelda's familiar face, he said softly, "Zelda... I'm sorry I overstepped." Seeing his disappointment, Zelda couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. She sighed. "Simon, we're friends, but there's a misunderstanding between you and Damian. If you drive me home, I'm afraid he'll get the wrong idea." Simon's hand tightened slightly, and his face twisted into a faint, forced smile. "Yes, I un