Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 308

Helena was reminded of her life after she ran away from her marriage. It was a happy moment in her life, but remembering it made her sad as well.

“I know.” Elspeth knew her mother was just trying to protect her from the Jonesons. Michael was a… for a lack of a better word, twat. She knew that after meeting him so many times.

“You silly girl.” Helena smiled at her daughter and sighed. “Why did you seek me out? If you had just lived your own life, you would have married the man you love.”

Elspeth shook her head. “I can’t rest easy until I find you.”

“Let’s not talk about the sad stuff on our first meeting. I’ll make some tea for you.” Helena was a woman of grace. She loved making tea. Every time she had a guest, she would make tea for them.

Delighted, Elspeth nodded. She turned around and saw Isabel trying to hide herself. Ah, she’s worried. “Come in, Isabel.”

Isabel was surprised she was invited. This was their reunion, and now that Elspeth had returned, there was no reason for her to stay. She was wondering where she should go next.

“Don’t just stand there. I have to thank you for taking care of my mother.”

Isabel hung her head low sheepishly. “Miss Joneson took me in and cared for me. I did nothing, really.”

She’s worried I might take everything she has away. Elspeth smiled. “You’re my mother’s daughter too. That makes you my sister. Come. We’re family.”

told me that. Isabel teared up. She never thought she would have a family one day, but here she

“Come, Isabel.”

herself. Slowly, she approached Elspeth and held her hand. “I’ll

She’s

was

stupid question to ask, Helena. “Ah, sorry.

Elspeth asked, “You’ve been keeping

took a sip of her tea. “Yes. The woman who gave you the bouquet of flowers after your performance?

eyes went wide in shock. “I suspected it was

years, and it’s good to see you well. I expected no less

was deathly ill, and he tried his best to send her away. She did leave in a fit of rage, but she couldn’t bear to leave those that she loved behind. She did try to seek them out, but Michael warned her that he would send assassins after Grover if she tried to take a step out of the house. He locked her in this yard until Grover was dead. Only then did he stop having his men guard the yard. She finally got her freedom, but

Dad will watch over us.” Elspeth had no idea how to comfort her mother

a fiancé, don’t you? So, how are you two

all about

disappeared. “What? How did

it doesn’t matter. I’m marrying someone else now. It’s probably a relief for

was reluctant to marry Edmund, but if the one she had to marry wasn’t Callum, then it didn’t matter who else she had

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