Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 439 Sending the Body Back to Joneson Residence

When she saw how surprised Gilbert looked, her heart beat faster. "I'm fine."

"Thank goodness you are. I was so scared that Elspeth would get upset with me for not taking care of you."

He had been in charge of the bar all this while. If Elspeth's precious sister was neglected, he would be done for.

Isabel felt disappointed after hearing what he said. It turned out that he was concerned about her because of Elspeth, whereas she thought he had other intentions.

Seeing the change on her face, Gilbert assumed she recalled her previous bad experiences, so he quickly comforted her, "Don't worry. You will be Elspeth's sister soon. You're a precious charm, you know? No one will dare to bully you. Otherwise, you can tell them that you're acquainted with me. I'll be able to ensure your safety."

Isabel could tell that all Gilbert cared about was Elspeth, seeing how he repeatedly mentioned her name. The affectionate feeling that she felt for him earlier was instantly shattered into pieces.

However, she wouldn't take anything that belonged to Elspeth, including her feelings.

"I know. Thanks, Gilbert."

With a smile, she thanked him softly.

Elspeth and Gilbert… sound like a good match, Gilbert mused. His affection for Isabel instantly increased a little.

"Come on. Let me take you to dinner. You must be hungry after staying for so long."

Isabel accepted his kindness without hesitation. "Sure. Thanks, Gilbert."

Gilbert sent a text to Elspeth to inform her that he would be taking Isabel for lunch. After that, he left the sanatorium with Isabel.

…

to Joneson Residence. To be able to return to Joneson Residence should be what Helena

while she brought the body to Blaydal. At the entrance, Elspeth

so it was Frank who came to pick Elspeth up as he sent someone

weariness and fatigue on Elspeth's face. He couldn't help feeling bad for her. "Have

but when he met her this

that he had just asked a dumb question because anyone sensible

a smile, but her voice sounded

Aunt Helena's death has taken a toll on you. Just cry if you're sad. It's okay. I won't laugh at you." Frank could tell she was suppressing

enough." Elspeth

"I was simply trying to console you. Why'd you have to flick my head? What a

much more comfortable hearing him say that.

fainted. He's awake now, but he refuses to meet anyone. I suppose he's in a depressing mood right now, so maybe you should visit him. I'm sure he wants to meet you even though he doesn't want to meet

he want to see me? Elspeth felt puzzled. "You know

always been arrogant, weird, and stubborn. He can't stand others disobeying him and even though he did make you suffer a few times, his intention was never to hurt you,

Joneson Family at all. Except for Frank who more or less made her feel the warmth of family affection, she didn't care about the rest at all, not to mention Michael, who

and meet him right

talk with Michael instead. On one hand, she wanted to help him get over her mother's death, and on the other hand, she

"Sure.

into many people in the

on? Why do they look like they're intimidated by me?" Watching the abnormal reactions on

was also slightly strange, but he made her ignore

took a few steps forward, and suddenly overheard

cursed? Why is everyone related to her always