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 send Helena's corpse to Joneson Residence. To be able to return to

entrusted Gilbert to take care of Isabel for a few days while she brought

after discovering the news, so it was Frank who came to pick Elspeth up as he sent

Elspeth's face. He couldn't help

thin since young, but when he met her

a dumb question because anyone sensible could tell how much

smile,

know 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 her

a lot. I think it's enough." Elspeth chuckled and flicked his head. "Do I

was simply trying to console you. Why'd you

felt much more comfortable hearing him say that. "What are we going to

felt a headache when he recalled the situation. "Grandpa heard the news when he was chatting with a few guests 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 sure he wants to meet you even though he

he want to see me? Elspeth felt puzzled. "You know he hasn't liked me

Who knows if 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 times, his intention was never

be honest, she had no affection for the Joneson Family at all. Except for Frank who more or less made her feel the warmth of

meet him

hand, she wanted to help him get over her mother's death, and on the

"Sure.

in the house. All of them

Watching the abnormal reactions on

strange, but he made her ignore

steps forward, and suddenly overheard a conversation occurring

Lynwood is cursed? Why is everyone