Chapter 86

Semion was too stunned to speak. His eyes struggled to meet Celeste’s suspicious gaze. His mouth opened, but no words came out. Instead, he swallowed hard, trying to clear his throat.

He straightened up, turning his attention to the people around them before finally responding to Celeste’s lingering question. “Jessa was just another woman I met years ago. Whatever happened between us will stay in the past.” He attempted to smile but faltered when he looked back at Celeste. “Wife, I’m not hiding anything from you. Whatever you ask me, I’ll answer truthfully.”

From the change in Celeste’s expression, Semion realized she wasn’t pleased with his answer.

“If that’s the case, I’ll ask you now.” Celeste faced him seriously. “What about me? Do I belong to ‘another woman you just met’? In the future, will I just be someone who stays in your past?”

“What?” Semion was caught off guard, his brows furrowing in surprise. “Celeste, of course not. You’re my wife now. Okay, I know our marriage started