Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me?

Irving didn’t like that she was going back so soon, and his face fell. “It’s not every day you come to see me. What’s the hurry?”

Elspeth smiled. “Callum’s probably still trapped. When I jumped ship, he didn’t come with me. I need to know how he’s doing.” She must find out if Callum was fine.

If she insists. Irving sighed. “Don’t worry. I’ll settle everything for you as soon as possible, but you’re staying with me until then. My son never comes back. You’re the only one I have.” Irving got annoyed just thinking about his son.

“Thank you, Mr. Irving.” It wasn’t a hassle dealing with the government, but Elspeth lost all her stuff, so reissuing an ID would take time.

“Oh, I almost forgot.” Elias smacked his head. “Elspeth, you mentioned one of the Winthrop brothers resembled me. What’s his name?”

Elspeth looked at him. She didn’t think she should tell him the answer right now, but since he was asking, she couldn’t hide it from him. “Edmund,” she answered.

A hint of curiosity appeared in Irving’s eyes. “So, you saw someone who looks like my son?”

“It’s more than that. They look exactly the same.”

Driven by excitement, Irving stood up.

nodded. “But he has a little mole at the

His wife gave birth to a set of twins, but one of the babies was dying, so they had to put him in the incubator. Eventually, a doctor told them the baby couldn’t make it. It was tragic, but the couple accepted the news. Yet no, he was told of the news that someone out there looked just like his son. Unable to contain his overflowing emotions, Irving raised his voice and said, “Where is he? Is he still within the nation? In the Winthrop Residence? Can I see him if I fly

never seen his father act that way. He was fierce, kind, and jolly, but never had he seen his father’s eyes shine with so much passion. “Calm down, Dad.

your son. This is just speculation, but it is

told me he had a

nodded. She too was shocked. The mole was indeed at the corner of Edmund’s right

right away, but before that, Elspeth would have to stay put. Moreover, Elias’ grandfather’s birthday party was just around the corner. Irving busied himself with the birthday affairs,

to establish contact with the Winthrops through her laptop, but Callum’s phone couldn’t be reached, and she didn’t

been able to reach him. All of a sudden, a horrifying thought occurred to her. Wait. What if Callum jumped into the sea after me? No. No. He’s hurt. He’d die if he jumped into the sea. Worry filled her heart, and she didn’t hear Elias’ knocking even though

in

it and looked at his

dress Dad prepared for you. You’re joining

not part of your family. I don’t think I