Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me?

Chapter 8 I Have Proof to Prove Myself
Although the servant was confused as to why Elspeth would ask that question, she still answered, “Nora Layme.”
Soon, the butler came down and reported, “Mr. Winthrop, Mrs. Winthrop, we found these in the lowest drawer in Miss Lynwood’s closet.”
Inside a black plastic bag were a jade bangle, a jeweled necklace, and a bracelet; those were the jewelry Margot said she lost.
Everyone was shocked. Were these actually found in Elspeth’s room?
Margot was furious. “Theodore Winthrop, what do you have to say about this? Look at the woman you found for your sons. Besides coming from a small town, she’s also a burglar!”
“Elspeth would never do such a thing.” Theodore was convinced.
Meanwhile, Ophelia pretentiously added, “That’s right. Maybe there’s some kind of misunderstanding.”

The situation was at a standstill and Callum came forward to advise, “Mom, Dad, let Mr. Kerby come over and check for fingerprints.”
If Elspeth had done it, her fingerprints would definitely be on the jewelry. Therefore, Theodore invited Adriano Kerby from the precinct to prove that she was innocent.
While looking at him, Margot agreed, “Sure, but if she did steal these things, she must break off the engagement and leave our home.”
Before Theodore could speak, Elspeth answered, “Deal.”
While Adriano was examining the fingerprints, the family went into the dining room to have dinner. After they took their seats, Max gloated before Theodore and Margot came in. “Elspeth, this might be your last big meal, so you’d better enjoy it.”
“You should enjoy it too. If I’m still here tomorrow, I’ll have Mr. Winthrop throw you out immediately.”
“In your dreams!” Despite his words, Max was feeling a little unconfident about that. If Elspeth did not steal the jewelry, according to how much his father pampered her, he might really get thrown out of the house.
After dinner, the results were out.
Elspeth’s prints were indeed on the jade bangle as well as in Theodore and Margot’s room. However, Theodore refused to believe it.
“So, it is you! You can’t argue yourself out of this anymore, right? Mr. Graham, pack this thief’s things so that we can chase her out.”
“Wait.” Elspeth stood up and said, “I didn’t steal those things.”
Carefully recalling yesterday’s event, there seemed to be a layer of film on her door handle, but it was not there today. Therefore, she guessed the culprit must have gotten her prints from that.
Margot sneered, “Ha. The evidence is right before you. How are you going to explain yourself in this situation?”
“I can prove myself innocent. Mrs. Winthrop, please lend me the bangle.”