Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 75 Drugged

“Callum, Ophelia only came here out of filial duty. The years I spent doting on her when she was little weren’t in vain, after all.” Margot shot a glare at Callum before taking Ophelia’s hand and patting it. “Look how nice Ophelia is. Now she’s not only obedient but also sensible and gracious. Why don’t you reconsider going out with her—”

“What are you talking about, Mrs. Winthrop?” Ophelia blushed shyly while giving Margot a light push.

Callum didn’t say anything in reply, but his silence already spoke volumes.

Seeing that the man didn’t respond at all, Ophelia suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. She retracted her hands, saying, “Mrs. Winthrop, now that Callum doesn’t like me, let’s not force him into it. It’ll make it sound like I’m threatening him.”

“What nonsense are you talking about, Ophelia? Your engagement to Callum was decided by your mother and me when you two were little. Moreover, you two grew up together, so how can he possibly have no feelings for you?” Margot said in a gentle voice, comforting Ophelia for fear that she might be hurt by Callum’s attitude.

Callum replied at once, “I already have someone I love.”

Elspeth was startled, and her fork froze in midair with a meatball on it.

“You already have someone you like? Who is it? Don’t tell me it’s Elspeth?”

Callum nodded. “That’s right. It’s her.”

Ophelia forced a smile. “Oh… Is that so?”

“You can’t love her,” Margot blurted out subconsciously.

Baffled, Callum turned to look at her with a puzzled expression. “Why?”

can’t. Callum, even if you have no feelings for Ophelia, you can’t love Elspeth,” Margot said solemnly as though there were some dark secret

instant she said so, everyone at the scene fell silent. Having no appetite for

stay at the Winthrop Residence for the

on the door, she pushed it open

to say. He

out a deep sigh as her thoughts wandered. “You know what? Your dad had a first

have to do with

Margot explained, “His first love was Elspeth’s mother! Do you know that the woman you love is

such

as stubborn as your dad. You know what? Your dad disappeared for six months when I was pregnant

was so ridiculous that Callum simply couldn’t believe all this. “Still, you can’t prove that Elspeth is Dad’s illegitimate

a year into our marriage. I was already pregnant with you at the time, so I put up with it instead of divorcing him.

calm her down. “Calm down first, Mom. All of

why your dad is so

together, so it’s very normal for Dad to be fond

In any case, just remember that Elspeth isn’t a good match for you,” Margot advised

replied, “It’s enough, Mom. I have my own judgment.” He wasn’t that gullible. Although what Margot had said sounded very true, he was nonetheless doubtful deep down.

cools,” Margot urged before going back to

returned to his desk, picked up the glass of milk, and finished it in a gulp. After that, he sorted

sleep, and his body was hot as though it were on fire; he even had some strange reactions. Before he knew it, Elspeth’s face appeared in his mind; the thought of her smile, her delicate features, and her seductive red lips was tempting him. “Sh*t,” he