Love's Perfect Match

Then, he said, “I’m here to pick you up, Elsie. Now, can you come home with me?”

Elspeth harrumphed. And I thought he’d be more mature. I see the change of clothes didn’t change his attitude. He’s making it sound like I’m his fiancée who’s going to meet his parents. Fine, I’ll play along. She said, “I still have to get changed and buy some presents.”

Jethro pointed at the back seat. It was filled with all kinds of presents. “I’ve bought everything you might need. And you’re a guest. Drop the formalities. Now, get in.”

She shrugged and got into the car.

Not too long later, she was taken to the Wilstone Residence. It was a resplendent place, the doors high and mighty. There were circular windows all around, and stone structures littered the corner. I see why Jethro doesn’t care about money. This whole place reeks of wealth.

Even before she got out of the car, Elspeth saw a stretch of a red carpet draped over the field outside. Standing at the sides were the residence’s servants holding a tray filled with petals of flowers. Why does this look like a wedding ceremony? Carefully, she got out of the car. The moment she stepped onto the carpet, the servants quickly tossed the petals into the air, and all of them rained down on her. She was shocked, but she could do nothing about it.

Elspeth turned around, but Jethro looked calm. In fact, he looked delighted. Why is he looking like that?

She shot him a look, but the man only gave her a look that said, ‘Calm down.’

stepped forth and held her hand, trying to take her

didn’t like the man holding her

You don’t want even more surprises,

Jethro’s hand and went inside. Once she was in the lounge, she caught a whiff of something that smelled like perfume. However, before she could

Oh, you’re prettier than I imagined.” The woman was plump, but

“Hi, Mrs. Wilstone. You

her eyes. “Yes.

him, and Jethro’s timid father quickly came forward. “Yes. You’re gorgeous and gentle, Miss Lynwood. I can see why Jethro likes you,” Moriarty said honestly. The comment he made

Jethro right now. His parents and grandfather are here. Thus, she could only

“It’s alright. After you guys spend

nodded, worried that his wife might lecture him again. Old Mr. Wilstone was all smiles a while ago, but the moment Elspeth said they were friends, his face fell. “What is going on,

that, so he said, “We have to take

Elspeth with a smile. “Come, Elspeth.

so she went up

grandfather and I are friends. We used to run a business together when

then the Coles, and now the Wilstones? How many friends do you have, Grandfather? I’m

right. Are you

“No,” she answered honestly.