When Elspeth tried her best to rush to the hospital, Isabel was already in the operating room. Elspeth asked Uno to leave and waited outside the operating room alone.

The operation took a long time, but a doctor exited the room solemnly when it was still on the fly. “Who’s the family?”

“Me.” She hurriedly came up to him.

“The burns are bad. We barely saved her from death’s door, but we can’t recover her skin from the burns.”

“It’s okay. Thank you for saving her.” This is the best possible outcome I could ever pray for. I can take things over from there.

By the time Isabel woke up, Elspeth was the only person in the ward with her.

“Elspeth…” Her voice was so hoarse due to hydration.

Elspeth handed Isabel a glass of water atop the table so that she could moisturize her dry throat.

“Do I look ugly?”

“Not at all. Don’t worry. I’ve promised that you will recover from these burns.” Girls tend to care about their appearances, so Elspeth knew how awful Isabel felt at the moment.

A light of hope flashed across Isabel’s eyes, but it faded almost immediately. “I… Forget it. You’ll be leaving the country in a few days. I’m just a burden.”

Elspeth primped the blanket and shot her a glare. “What’s with that nonsense? Why are you a burden? I am leaving the country, and you can come with me.”

Isabel’s brows furrowed. “No. If I go, old Mr. Joneson will find out about it.”

stage her death—it was to hide the truth from Michael. Isabel’s partaking would definitely

can fake another death.” A splendid

mean?” Isabel

dead in the

Isabel was

saw you taken to the hospital; everyone knows that you’ve suffered burns.

shook her head. “I know, but seeking help from the hospital? Are you certain that

“I’m sure Arthur can make

a doctor! He can

leave the country with you guys?” Anticipation laced her

girl’s cheek. “Yup. You’re going to reunite with

would’ve hated me for hogging your mother for so many years.” The uncertain Isabel dared

that I’m grateful to you for looking after my

for being petty in the

clasped Isabel’s hands. “From now on, we’re a family. Let’s look forward to the

days later, the group was

the news of Isabel’s ‘death’ reached the Jonesons’ ears yesterday. Michael was obviously

saw Edmund’s man, who greeted her respectfully upon noticing her. “You’re finally here, Miss

before following him while supporting Helena. At the same time,

due to her injuries. Arthur’s patience eventually ran thin, so he simply carried her. She gasped in surprise, and her cheeks turned

boarded the ship until they stopped in front

most luxurious room we have.” The

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