Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Callum looked at Elspeth. “You may leave.”

Even though she knew it was normal that Callum was treating her indifferently, it still made Elspeth tear up.

Noticing the dour mood, Callum paused for a moment and added, “Elias and Edmund are waiting for you. They have something to tell you.”

“I see.” Elspeth smiled bitterly. She nodded and left the office. Then, she took a deep breath to hide her pain. Standing outside the door was a pair of identical men smiling and waving at her. The sight of them made her sadness go away a little. She approached Elias. “I’ve told the doctor to make your case the top priority. It’s been an hour, so the results should be out now.”

Elias nodded in resignation. “That’s why we came. We’re not related. It’s just a beautiful misunderstanding.”

Elspeth put her own problems aside. Surprised, she said, “Really? But that’s impossible!”

Elias and Edmund exchanged a look, then they chuckled. “You actually believed that? My, you’ve gotten a lot stupider, Elspeth!”

Edmund. Winthrop. How dare you trick me? “That was your idea, wasn’t it, Edmund? All just to prank me?”

Elspeth suspected Edmund first because she knew how cheeky he could be. But this time, Edmund didn’t confess. Instead, he rolled his eyes. “You can’t pin the blame on me just because of your stereotypes. It could’ve been Elias. He’s not exactly innocent.”

Elias shot Edmund a glare. “You’re the older brother here. Can’t you cover my *ss?”

Edmund extended his hand and smacked Elias’ head. “As if. I didn’t even cover the Winthrop brothers when they needed me to. Why should I do it for you?”

“You’re taking this well, Edmund. Don’t you care

that family. It’s a fact, and I can’t deny it. However, that would mean all this fighting against Callum had been for nothing. I’m

Elspeth’s lips twitched. But it’s good. At least they can

sneered. “Don’t think I’m going to get along with him. Now that I’m not part of

you’d still

it, and his face fell.

laughter back and changed the topic. “Why don’t I take you to Mr. Irving’s place? You want to see your father, don’t

dimmed. “I do, but…” Edmund sighed. “But Mom might be heartbroken when she finds out.

You might

and smirked. “One more word and I’m smacking

out and

Margot, and she’s letting you

It was good news for Irving but must be devastating for Margot. The fact that Edmund was someone else’s son meant her child could’ve

“Margot will always be my

feel that way. I’m sure Margot will be happy as well. Now

drove. They made their way to Irving’s place

it with some simple furniture. Looks a bit like home. When Elias told him that Edmund was coming, Irving paced around in excitement, and he kept changing clothes, wanting to meet Edmund in the perfect look. He could feel his heart coming to a stop just from delight alone when he finally heard