Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 9

to the hospital to get her hand treated.” With a nod, Elspeth followed Callum out of the house. Right after she opened the car door, she heard him utter in his deep voice, “I’m sorry.” She was stunned for a moment before realizing that he was apologizing to her on Margot’s behalf. “It’s nothing.” After she said that, she laughed. “You guys must be disappointed. If her plan had succeeded, I would’ve been chased out of the Winthrop Residence.” She then added, “By the way, did you think it was me who did it?” “No. You don’t seem to be that dumb.” Hooking her lips, she agreed, “You’re right. What are all those mere objects compared to being Mrs. Winthrop? I’m not that dumb.” That reply rendered Callum speechless. At the hospital, the doctor examined Elspeth’s hand and criticized, “Young lady, you clearly know you’re allergic to jade, yet you still went and wore it? And your boyfriend is so careless. You’re lucky it’s not serious. I’ll prescribe you some ointment to apply to your skin and you’ll be fine after a few days.” Callum pursed his lips to explain, but he did not manage to say anything in the end. After receiving the doctor’s note, the two headed in the direction of the pharmacy to get the prescribed medication. Elspeth was waiting while sitting on the chairs by the side and he returned a while later. “Give me your hand.” She stretched out her hand and saw him taking out a box of ointment before applying it to