Chapter 21 After learning all of this , Celeste was stunned for a long time before she remembered that Chase had indeed appeared in her memories . Back then , she had simply thought of him as Damien's friend and hadn't given it much thought . It wasn't until hearing Chase's confession that she felt touched . However , at the same time , she couldn't help but feel anxious . Was she really worthy of such sincere love ? She couldn't reciprocate the love he had given her yet .

Her relationship with Damien had drained nearly all her emotional energy , leaving her anxious and uncertain . She was terrified of giving her heart again , only to end up hurt . She couldn't afford to lose another six years of her life . Sensing her fragility , Chase reached out and gently clasped her hand , interlocking their fingers . His warmth seeped into her palm , and her heart warmed up as well . All she could hear was his gentle voice . " Don't be afraid .

Not all relationships need a perfect ending . If the love is gone , we just part ways . It's no big deal . He added , " Besides , you're wonderful . You're worth my love . I love you willingly , and you deserve everything good this world has to offer . " His gaze remained warm , as if it could ven glaciers . Celeste stayed silent , but there was a flicker of emotion in her eyes . 4 Seeing this , Damien felt like his heart was being ripped apart .

He stared at their interlocked fingers , eyes wide . He yelled hoarsely , " Celeste , he's completely wrong . Love isn't about letting go . If you really love someone , you can't be so generous . You would want to keep them by your side every second ! " He fought back his tears , but the bitterness in his heart was enough to drown him . So this was how it felt to watch the one you loved be with someone else . How did Celeste manage to endure it back then ? He could hardly bear to imagine it .

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Even so , the scene of her coming to question him on the verge of collapse with reddened eyes resurfaced . annoying . She had questioned him in the past . She had been mad and hysterical . Yet , at the time , he'd only found it Compared to Ophelia's gentleness and poise , he had felt even more irritated . He didn't understand why she couldn't be as gentle and generous as other people's wives . Now that it was happening to him , he finally understood the pain .

Damien threw caution to the wind and pulled Celeste into a tight embrace , just like he had done countless times before . As he pulled her possessively into his embrace , he was about to kiss her madly on the lips when a loud slap rang out . Celeste struck him hard across the face , her blow snapping his head to the side " Damien , we're divorced . I don't love you anymore ! Besides , I don't agree with your idea of love at all ! " She added , " You don't love me . You only loved yourself .

Stop being affectionate and stop lying to yourself . " Her expression was cold as she pushed him away with all her strength . Chase immediately stepped forward to shield her . His voice was cold as he warned , " Damien , Celeste is my girlfriend now . If you try anything with her , I won't let you off the hook ! The Tully family doesn't play nice , and we have more power than the Ashford family abroad , so you better think twice !

" Not only that , Thomas and Eleanor also hugged Celeste tightly and glared at Damien . " Damien , we may not be as powerful as the Ashfords , but if it comes to a fight , we'd rather die than let you take her ! You and Celeste were never meant for each other . You'd better stop harassing her and leave . If we see you again , we'll beat you ! " With that , Thomas and Eleanor grabbed their plates and hurled them at Damien without a care for appearances . Damien didn't dodge .

He took the hits head - on . The plates shattered against his face and sliced him . Blood began to well from the wound . Even so , he stood there as if he couldn't feel any pain and stared silently at Celeste .