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

of Isabel for a few days while she brought the body to Blaydal. At the entrance,

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

on Elspeth's face. He couldn't

but when he met her this time,

asked a dumb question because anyone sensible could tell how much

smile, but her voice sounded thin

taken a toll on you. Just cry if you're sad. It's okay. I won't laugh at

already cried a lot. I think it's enough." Elspeth chuckled and

rolled his eyes. "I was simply trying to console you. Why'd you have to flick my

that. "What are

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

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

been arrogant, weird, and stubborn. He can't stand others disobeying him and even though

affection for the Joneson Family at all. Except for Frank who more or less made her feel

meet him right

merely wanted to have a good talk with Michael instead. On one hand, she wanted to help him get over her mother's death, and

"Sure.

they bumped into many people in the house. All of them had their heads lowered,

look like they're intimidated by me?" Watching the

strange, but he

nodded thoughtfully, took a few steps forward, and suddenly overheard a conversation occurring

Miss Lynwood is cursed? Why is everyone related to her always