Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 541 Why Do You Have to Compare?

On the other hand, Elspeth tugged at Callum’s hand, signaling him not to be so harsh. Then, he let it slide for her sake.
On the other hand, Elspeth tugged at Callum’s hand, signaling him not to be so harsh. Then, he let it slide for her sake.

“I heard you’re pregnant?” Gilbert suddenly asked.

She was caught off guard that he knew about it and figured Isabel must have seen the pregnancy test when she visited and told him about it.

“I had an abortion.” She could tell Callum’s mood had changed when she said that.

“You should rest up.” For some reason, Gilbert didn’t feel anything. There were no mixed emotions as he expected. “Would it bother your rest if I bring Isabel over today?”

“Since you’ve mentioned it, go ahead and bring her here. I’ll be fine.”

took a deep breath. “Alright,

Gilbert called out in the hallway but got no response. He felt guilty, thinking Isabel might be upset since he took her away. He went upstairs, knocked on her door gently, and said, “Isabel, come out. I need to talk

response, he finally decided to force his way inside due to his unsettling intuition. He noticed the room was spotless as if no one had ever lived there. His heart tightened as he looked around and spotted a white note on the desk. He read it and was speechless. ‘Gilbert, I know you don’t like me, and I’m not running away out of spite. Don’t worry; I won’t bother you or Elspeth. I’ll find a job somewhere. I’ve grown up and have some savings, so I’ll be fine. Goodbye.” The words were

choice but to tell Elspeth and send people to search for her. Hearing about Isabel through the phone, Elspeth sprang up from the

“Isabel ran away.”

she had never seen Isabel do anything so outlandish. She had always been so well-mannered that

she run

to her this morning.” He still wanted to take responsibility, even

don’t like her, simply talk to her,

sighed and rubbed his forehead before saying,

Isabel at places where she might work. Where would a girl who has never attended school and has no work experience go? Suddenly, he had an idea of where she

…

a girl in a maid outfit carrying a tray resembling Isabel from behind. He rushed forward and tapped her shoulder but was disappointed to see a panicked face he didn’t recognize. He returned to the bar and asked the staff on duty, “Have you seen

spoke to her. Still, finding her was the most urgent matter now. If she isn’t here, then where

most famous bar in town, Celestial Tavern. As Gilbert walked in, he caught sight of a thin figure standing near the stage. It was Isabel. Even though she had put

approached her and grabbed her arm when she was about