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.

…

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

days while she brought the body to

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

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

thin since young, but when he met her this time, he noticed she had lost

asked a dumb question because anyone sensible could tell

smile, but

Just cry if you're sad. It's okay. I won't laugh at you." Frank could tell she was suppressing her feelings, so

think it's enough." Elspeth chuckled and flicked his head.

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

hearing him say that.

"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

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

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 to hurt

honest, she had no affection for the 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 always tried to oppress

go and meet him

a good talk with Michael instead. On one hand, she wanted to help him get over her

"Sure. Come with

they bumped into many people in the house. All of

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

expression was also slightly strange, but he made her ignore

a few steps forward, and suddenly overheard a conversation occurring

cursed? Why is everyone related to her always