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.

…

able to return to Joneson Residence should be

entrusted Gilbert to take care of Isabel for a few days while she brought the body to Blaydal. At the

it was Frank who came to pick Elspeth up as he sent someone else to take over

Elspeth's face. He couldn't help feeling bad for her. "Have

when he met her this time, he noticed she had

that he had just asked a dumb question because anyone sensible could tell

a smile, but her voice sounded thin

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

lot. I think it's enough." Elspeth

"I was simply trying to console you. Why'd you have to

that. "What are we going to

in the living room and immediately 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

to see me? Elspeth felt puzzled.

he truly feels that way? He has always been arrogant, weird, and stubborn. He can't stand others disobeying him and even though he did make you suffer a few

or less made her feel the warmth of family affection, she didn't care about the

meet him right

she wanted to help him get over her mother's death,

"Sure. Come with

people in the house. All of them had their

by me?" Watching the abnormal reactions on those people's faces, Elspeth

also slightly strange, but he made her

few steps forward, and suddenly overheard a conversation occurring behind

think Miss Lynwood is cursed? Why is everyone related to