Chapter 231

Zelda sniffed, trying to steady her emotions. She had a lot ahead of her—she still needed to go to Daprein and take care of Harlan. "If you regret it, you can still go back and explain everything to Damian," Simon suggested gently. "No," Zelda replied firmly. "Damian and I are from different worlds. Our relationship was a mistake from the start. Let's head back and pack. I leave for Daprein in a week." … A week later, Zelda wheeled her luggage through the airport, having declined Simon's offer to accompany her. She needed time alone with her thoughts. "Dr. Wade." The respectful voice of the director of Mercy Hospital Daprein sounded over the phone. "Yes. I've just arrived in Daprein. I'll be fulfilling my promise," Zelda replied. "Actually, Dr. Wade... Daprein Institute of Advanced Sciences is working on a project, but progress has stalled. I was wondering if you could help?" Edwin asked cautiously. The mention of the science institute caught Zelda's attention. Daprein Insti