Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me?

Chapter 429

Chapter 429 Be My Apprentice

Elspeth was determined to find Callum and ask him directly.

Suddenly, Haris' expression changed dramatically. "You can't go out," he said.

"Why can't I go out?" she asked.

"That Winthrop kid is going to marry Jasmine soon. If you go out, it's likely to ruin the wedding," he said.

Hearing that, she clenched her fists quietly. "What if I try to leave?"

"If you leave, there are only two possibilities. One, you will be treated coldly by that Winthrop kid and then escorted back here. The other possibility is that you will die outside from an illness. Miss, I've examined your body. I'm afraid you don't have much time left," he said.

On the other hand, Elspeth had been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath for the past few days, and she knew her condition was deteriorating daily. So, she had thought of indulging in some happy activities during her final days. However, she never thought she would be taken there.

"No matter whether or not he despises me, I still want to ask him." She made up her mind in her heart. If Callum asks me to leave, I will do so without remorse.

"That Winthrop kid has spent a lot of effort to ask me to cure you, and if you mess it up by going out now, he will be distraught." Following that, Haris rubbed his beard, his smile tinged with remorse. "Although this exchange of interests is not very ethical, Jasmine is very fond of Callum, so I had no choice."

He knew she was considering what he said, so he stepped forward to pat her on the shoulder. "Miss, I know this is quite unfair to you, but she's my precious granddaughter. My wish is for her to be happy. Nevertheless, the bright side is that I will do everything I can to treat your illness."


After hearing his words, her heart was filled with mixed emotions. She couldn't describe how she felt, but her heart ached horribly when she learned Callum sacrificed his love for her to find a cure for her illness. Moreover, he had deliberately kept a cold attitude toward her the whole time to make her give up and make the entire act look real. She had even been fooled by him.

At that moment, memories of the past flooded her mind, and she felt a crushing weight of guilt. She felt terrible for saying those heartless words to him.

"Don't worry. I won't keep you locked up forever. After they get married, I'll let you leave. During that time, I will have cured your illness. Then, you will be healthy again, and you can fall in love with a better man," Haris said.

A better man… Who could be better than Callum to Elspeth? Although she wanted to go find Callum immediately, she knew that the treatment opportunity was something he had worked hard for. If she left without any consideration, it would ruin everything he had achieved.

"You don't have to feel guilty. Callum is blessed to marry my granddaughter. After spending time together, he will naturally discover Jasmine's good personality—"

However, she had already accepted the outcome with a heavy heart. No matter what, I think it is best to cure this illness first. With that thought, she turned around and found a chair to sit on.

He was amused by her unexpected reaction. "It seems you have settled on a decision. So, are you going to stay?"

"Yes, Old Mr. McGrath. Please help me cure my illness." Then, she dropped the load off her shoulder momentarily and gave him a radiant grin in exchange.

Afterward, he looked at her cheerful expression and felt a little regretful. "You're also a good girl, but unfortunately, you're not destined for him."

When Elspeth heard that, she shook her head. "No need to say that. You've already done so much for me. I'll make sure to repay you once I leave." Even though Haris had his granddaughter in mind, she knew he would save her life, and she would never forget that.

Later, he sat beside her, looking at the steaming pot of medicinal herbs in front of them, lost in thought. "By the way, I could tell from what you said earlier that you know medicinal herbs," he said.

"Female ginseng decoction. It contains female ginseng, cinnamon twig, peony, wild ginger, licorice root, clematis, and jujube dates. With the weather becoming cold, it's easy for the body to get sick. So, it's better to wear warm clothes." After that, she frowned when she saw that the man only wore a thin suit.

On the other hand, his eyes lit up when he heard her words. "Even though the female ginseng decoction has a simple recipe, it's rare for someone like you to know all the ingredients so clearly. Miss, tell me, have you studied traditional medicine before?"

Nonetheless, she had nothing to hide in front of such an expert. "Yes, I studied traditional medicine for two years with my mentor when I was abroad."

Then, Haris touched his chin with an intrigued expression. "Can you tell me who your mentor is?" he asked.

"My mentor is Sonny Schwartz," Elspeth said.

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