"I am really sorry for what I said Anna." Damien apologized immediately. He had only insulted her because he felt insecure, he has been insecure all his life because of his looks. Women who didn't know his title looked down on him and would never want to speak to him no matter what. They always have the same reaction Nari gave, Anna had been the only one to speak to him without caring about his looks that is why he had developed a soft spot for her.
It is always rare for him to grow attached to his students, but teaching her that day and seeing her vulnerable side made him want to protect her. He has always wondered why she lost her memory and asked people to look for information about her, but they found nothing. Though Anna is a known figure in Summerlane, there was no information about her. Nothing hidden.