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?”

feelings for Ophelia, you can’t love Elspeth,” Margot said solemnly as though there

no appetite for dinner, they hastily finished their meal before returning

late, Ophelia decided to stay at the Winthrop Residence for the

the door, she pushed it open and came in. “Callum, I have something to talk to you about,” she

she was going to say.

out with Elspeth. It’s mainly because… Sigh!” She let out a deep

this have to do

you know that the woman you love is

such words

know what? Your dad disappeared for six months when I was pregnant with Blake. Nobody knows what happened during those six months. Now, look at Elspeth. Isn’t she the same age

simply couldn’t believe all this. “Still, you can’t prove that

a sob in her voice, “I didn’t know your dad was in love with an unattainable woman until half a year into our marriage. I was already pregnant with you at the time, so I put up with it instead of divorcing him.

her on the back in an attempt to calm her down. “Calm down first, Mom.

Have you ever wondered why your dad is

is friends with Elspeth’s father. They’ve been through thick and thin together, so it’s very normal for

just remember that Elspeth isn’t a good match for you,” Margot advised earnestly. “Callum, I won’t do you any harm. I’ll definitely find you a lady that’s better than anyone else.

what Margot had said sounded very true, he was nonetheless doubtful deep down. Skeptical about her words, he saw

milk before it cools,” Margot urged before going back to her

glass of milk, and finished it in a gulp. After that,

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 swore under his