Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 61 Margot’s Medical Emergency

“Is love that important?” Arthur’s words sounded ridiculous in Elspeth’s ears. She retorted, “It is indeed important! Why would you even be with someone if you do not love her? Arthur, what else do you consider more important than your relationships?”

He was taken aback at her surprising remark. “There are of course more important priorities! You can’t only live for relationships alone.”

In his life philosophy, relationships were the most useless of all. He was so practical and detached that he appeared to be devoid of emotions.

“That’s enough. I hope you will stop asking me to date you before you figure out the definition of love.” She flashed a smile at him and finally clutched her luggage, ready to leave.

Elspeth was immediately stopped by the butler once she marched out of the doors of the Winthrop Family. “Miss Lynwood, you can’t do this! How should I explain it to Mr. Winthrop if you leave?” Mr. Graham stared at her with a troubled expression.

“I’m moving out of the Winthrop Residence, not severing ties with the family. Mr. Graham, take it easy.” She almost chuckled at his efforts at blocking her.

Callum ran into Elspeth and Mr. Graham at the entrance upon his return. He looked slightly uneasy at the sight of Elspeth’s departure but pretended to look unconcerned. “Where are you going?”

“None of your business.” Elspeth fired back and rolled her eyes. The fact that Ophelia tagged along with Callum only strengthened Elspeth’s resolve to leave.

Ophelia appeared dumbstruck. “Elspeth, why are you moving out of the Winthrop Residence?”

Despite the tone of her question, she was secretly overjoyed at Elspeth’s exit. Great! Elspeth has finally given up and wanted out! That girl is no match for me!

“You don’t have to worry about that. Isn’t this good news for you?” Elspeth smirked at Ophelia’s pretense. The latter instantly felt unfairly accused. “Elspeth, you misunderstood me. I didn’t mean it that way. I—”

Callum finally spoke up. “That’s enough. Stop bullying Ophelia.”

so?” Elspeth felt a gut-wrenching pain and desperately wanted to leave the scene. “I shall not keep you from enjoying your time together. Time for me to leave. I don’t want

Ophelia,

There’s nothing between him and me. I’m just back here to meet Mrs. Winthrop,

coolly, “I did not overthink. Whatever

Callum felt a chill at her firm decision to leave. “What now? Are

Elspeth’s outburst. Fuming, she bellowed, “Callum,

All this while, I thought you were crushing on Callum.

not stand the loaded conversations with

her luggage to the door, she was interrupted by a scream from upstairs. “Madam!

to Mrs. Winthrop’s room upon hearing the scream. They were shocked by the

the floor with her eyes tightly

anxiously, “She was just putting on a facial mask after jogging! And then she fainted!

to check Margot’s breathing and confirmed, “Her breathing is

jaw dropped, and she muttered in

nanny’s emotional response and asked, “Have

I did, but our place is too far out. It’d take the ambulance an hour to reach here! What if something bad

in Callum’s eyes.

trembled from head to toe and only stared at her feet

and asked, “Does Mrs.

she has been given a clean bill of health recently. She even chatted with me about it yesterday

closer inspection, Elspeth concluded that Margot must have had a sudden heart attack from excessive exercise. With