Chapter 45

Damian volunteered to drive Ella home because she seemed lost in thought after what happened at the Coliseum. Despite being annoyed with Alexander, Damian couldn't hurt or confront him because one of Ella's conditions was that he must help the guy.

"Why did you agree to be courted by Alexander?" Damian asked Ella as they were heading home.

"I'm not interested in you anymore," Ella replied.

"Ella, you made me look like a fool earlier!" Damian's voice rose as he remembered what happened.

"Move on, just like I did," she challenged him to do something she couldn't. "Life is simple, Damian, so let's not complicate everything. I'm happy with things the way they are, and I hope you are too." She advised Damian, pretending to be chill.

"If you've really moved on, why can't you go home?" Damian asked Ella.

Ella turned to him and raised an eyebrow, understanding what he was trying to convey. "So, you want to prove that I'm bitter? Well, can you blame me? Why shoul