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.”

was a reason for Elspeth to stage her death—it was to hide the truth

fake another death.” A splendid idea came to Elspeth’s

do you mean?” Isabel

found dead in the

words. Despite Elspeth’s confident smile, Isabel was jittery. “Will it work?

about that. I’ll ask someone to suppress the news. The crowd saw you taken to the hospital; everyone knows that you’ve suffered burns. We can fabricate a

her head. “I know, but seeking help from the

sure Arthur can make

the whole plan. Right, he’s a doctor! He can pull some

leave the country with

“Yup. You’re going to reunite with

would’ve hated me for hogging your mother for so many years.” The uncertain Isabel dared not look Elspeth in

to you for looking after my mother for so many years? I

for being petty in the

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

group

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

greeted her respectfully upon noticing her.

following him while supporting Helena. At

to her injuries. Arthur’s patience eventually ran thin, so he simply carried her. She

of them boarded the ship until they stopped in front of a VIP room under the

it. Mr. Winthrop told me to give you the best and most luxurious room we have.” The usher flashed

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