Love's perfect match novel (Elspeth and Callum)

Chapter 21 The Hiking Incident

Hiking… A tiring and hot activity in which they all had no interest.

“Dad, I have a few operations scheduled, so it might not be convenient.”

Raising to his feet, Arthur was about to leave when he was grabbed by his father. “So? Does your hospital not have other doctors besides you?”

Arthur let out a nervous laugh while tapping his nose. That naturally made Blake and Max, who were about to make up their own excuses, keep quiet as well.

“So, it’s settled. We’ll leave in a short while.”

No one could reject Theodore’s orders, so they all changed into appropriate clothes and went to the most famous hiking spot in the city. When they arrived, Elspeth immediately spotted Ophelia, who was all smiles and wearing a gentle-looking dress.

Margot beamed when she saw her favorite ‘daughter-in-law’. “Ophelia, I didn’t expect you to come. I thought you wouldn’t make it.”

“Mrs. Winthrop, how can I say no to your invitation?” While tugging on Margot’s hand, Ophelia replied obediently.

The straightforward Max took a look at Ophelia’s clothes and pursed his lips. “When do people ever wear such a long dress for hiking? How do you expect to hike up the hill in this getup?”

Elspeth, on the other hand, grinned slightly. Max, you’re starting to be interesting.

Ophelia turned pale as she bit her lower lip. “I’m sorry. I don’t hike that often, so I didn’t know…”

Sensing her incoming crocodile tears, Elspeth felt a headache arriving. This woman might be up to something. I wouldn’t have come if I had known she was coming.

“That’s enough. Why do you care about what she wears?” Margot rolled her eyes and tugged on Ophelia’s hand. “Ophelia, let’s go. We’ll take the lead.”

She smiled through her tears. “Sure.”

Later, the two walked in front while Elspeth and the five trailed behind them, leaving Theodore at the back of the line.

Elspeth to joke with a raised eyebrow. “Callum, you’re as quiet as a mouse, which is exactly what your

at the scenery in the distance and ignored her taunts. Not paying attention to her track, she accidentally stepped and slipped

her

her situation and looked down at her with inquiry. “What

sprained my

“Can you

Elspeth was breaking out in cold sweat, Callum decided to carry her into his arms when

so she could feel his strong heartbeat and smell the fragrance of fresh

so stubborn.” With a cold expression on his face, he disregarded her resistance and continued walking. “There’s a hospital at the peak. I’ll let Arthur help you with the swelling

Hearing that, Elspeth obediently stayed in his

noticed what had happened and smiled wickedly. “Oh, Callum. I

whom Callum cares about actually

the nonsense,” Callum reprimanded him

Max rolled

Arthur was busy dealing with hospital matters while Blake was talking to his manager on the phone,

was not the case for Ophelia as she had to witness

she thought of that, her mood significantly fell, which alerted Margot. Seeing that Ophelia was upset, Margot asked, “What’s the matter, Ophelia? You don’t seem

“Callum… Does

carried in Callum’s arms, which

to the hospital to receive treatment. Then, Margot took advantage

I have something to

to Margot. Therefore, when she saw Margot entering the room, she began to wonder whether an issue had grown between them again.

close recently.” Margot tried to make it as subtle as she could, but Elspeth

nor do I care about your relationship with him, but let me make it clear that I will never agree to the idea

Casually smiling, Elspeth promised her. “Mrs. Winthrop, you can rest assured that I have no

“That would be the best.” Now that Margot had spoken her mind and gotten Elspeth’s promise, she felt assured and revealed a satisfied smile. “To tell you the truth, my other four sons

she sat on her bed