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.

…

Elspeth decided to send Helena's corpse to Joneson Residence. To be able to return to Joneson Residence should be what Helena

care of Isabel for a few days while she brought the

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

fatigue on Elspeth's face. He couldn't

he met her this time, he noticed

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

Elspeth offered him a smile, but

Just cry if you're sad. It's okay.

it's enough." Elspeth chuckled and flicked

trying to console you. Why'd you have to

him say that. "What

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

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

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

Frank who more or less made her feel the warmth of family affection, she didn't

meet

didn't believe Frank's words but merely wanted to have a good talk with Michael instead. On one hand, she wanted to help him get over her mother's

smiled. "Sure. Come

many people in the house. All of them had

they look like they're intimidated by me?" Watching the abnormal reactions on those people's faces, Elspeth found it

was also slightly strange, but

and suddenly

Lynwood is cursed? Why is everyone