Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 539 A Rose Versus a Daisy

Isabel was picking up the broken pieces on the floor, feeling increasingly disheartened. Suddenly, someone squatted beside her.
Isabel was picking up the broken pieces on the floor, feeling increasingly disheartened. Suddenly, someone squatted beside her.

“Be careful,” said the magnetic and gentle voice with a hint of concern.

She looked up, tears welling up in her eyes.

“Why are you crying? It’s only a broken bowl, and I won’t scold you,” Gilbert said. When he saw her expression, he gently wiped away her tears with his rough fingers, which unfortunately made her cry even harder.

“Why are you like a broken faucet that won’t shut off?” He had witnessed her crying in the past, and he knew she frequently shed tears. Moreover, he was accustomed to her crying, but whenever she did, he could only watch her and wait for her to dry her eyes.

At that time, Isabel’s crying was shorter than usual. After she stopped crying, she sniffled and tried to calm down. “How would you respond if Elspeth were to cry before you?”

Gilbert smirked, thinking her question was somewhat silly. “She wouldn’t cry over something so trivial.” His impression of Elspeth was that she was always resilient and unyielding, much like a beautiful rose with enticing thorns. Nonetheless, to him, Isabel was like a delicate daisy that withered in the wind and wilted at the touch of a finger. It was her crying that gave him a headache.

Then, she shook her head. “She would cry. Tell me, what would you do if she did?”

can’t think of the right thing to say, I will still hug her and try to comfort her. Of course, that’s only wishful thinking; the truth is, I have no idea how to make her feel better. Since he could

was anxious to hear his answer, so she stood

“I don’t want to.”

family background, outstanding abilities, or beauty—” After listing each in detail, she finally lowered her voice. “I’m sorry, Gil. I overstepped my boundaries today.” Her voice was tearful, and it seemed

couldn’t show her any sign of tenderness for fear

didn’t know how to stop this naive young girl from going too far, but he knew he couldn’t let

the key to his room, he clearly heard water flowing in the kitchen and a faint crying.

through posts to pass the time. Soon, there was a knock on the

no idea how to face Isabel, so he had

to disturb him, carrying a tray with a glass of milk. “Gil, I want to

He still didn’t look at her and continued, “By the way, I bought a villa north of Damoria. The environment there is pretty good, and it’s right next

she couldn’t control her emotions. “Do you want to send

was about to defend himself, but Isabel suddenly trembled and asked, “Do

Hate? Of course not.

became coldly indifferent. “You should understand my attitude toward

speechless by

see you now. I’m only nice to you because of your sister’s request. When I heard that you wanted to win my heart, I really felt a