Chapter 17

"I'm sorry… I'm so sorry…" Damien's voice was hoarse as he apologized repeatedly. However, the person who truly needed to hear it was no longer by his side. Tears blurred his vision. The image of the first time he met Celeste appeared in his mind's eye. It had been an ordinary summer afternoon when a sudden sunshower broke out. She didn't have an umbrella and wore a white dress. Upon being soaked by the rain, her dress clung tightly to her body and turned somewhat translucent. She realized her wardrobe malfunction and tried helplessly to protect her dignity. However, the heavy raindrops fell nonstop, drenching her. Damien had been driving past. He merely glanced at her, but his attention was drawn to her in an instant. His heart started pounding uncontrollably. At that moment, he knew that he had fallen for her. He stopped his car, opened the door, and asked her, "Do you want to get in and sort yourself out? It looks like you're in a bit of a tough spot." Celeste lifted her hea