Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 21 The Hiking Incident

Hiking… A tiring and hot activity in which they all had no interest.

“Dad, I have a few operations scheduled, so it might not be convenient.”

Raising to his feet, Arthur was about to leave when he was grabbed by his father. “So? Does your hospital not have other doctors besides you?”

Arthur let out a nervous laugh while tapping his nose. That naturally made Blake and Max, who were about to make up their own excuses, keep quiet as well.

“So, it’s settled. We’ll leave in a short while.”

No one could reject Theodore’s orders, so they all changed into appropriate clothes and went to the most famous hiking spot in the city. When they arrived, Elspeth immediately spotted Ophelia, who was all smiles and wearing a gentle-looking dress.

Margot beamed when she saw her favorite ‘daughter-in-law’. “Ophelia, I didn’t expect you to come. I thought you wouldn’t make it.”

“Mrs. Winthrop, how can I say no to your invitation?” While tugging on Margot’s hand, Ophelia replied obediently.

The straightforward Max took a look at Ophelia’s clothes and pursed his lips. “When do people ever wear such a long dress for hiking? How do you expect to hike up the hill in this getup?”

Elspeth, on the other hand, grinned slightly. Max, you’re starting to be interesting.

Ophelia turned pale as she bit her lower lip. “I’m sorry. I don’t hike that often, so I didn’t know…”

Sensing her incoming crocodile tears, Elspeth felt a headache arriving. This woman might be up to something. I wouldn’t have come if I had known she was coming.

“That’s enough. Why do you care about what she wears?” Margot rolled her eyes and tugged on Ophelia’s hand. “Ophelia, let’s go. We’ll take the lead.”

She smiled through her tears. “Sure.”

Later, the two walked in front while Elspeth and the five trailed behind them, leaving Theodore at the back of the line.

Callum stayed silent, which prompted Elspeth to joke with a raised eyebrow. “Callum, you’re

looked at the scenery in the distance and ignored her taunts. Not paying attention to her

She clutched her

Callum noticed her situation and looked down at

sprained

you

breaking out in cold sweat, Callum decided to carry her

half-conscious when she was in his embrace due to her menstrual cramp. This time, she was fully awake, so she could feel his strong heartbeat and smell the fragrance of fresh mint

With a cold expression on his face, he disregarded her resistance and continued walking. “There’s

obediently stayed in

nearby, noticed what had happened and smiled wickedly. “Oh, Callum. I didn’t expect you to have a soft side. Has your

whom Callum

nonsense,” Callum reprimanded him

rolled his

talking to his manager on the phone, so both of them did not have

Ophelia as she had to witness the love of her life carrying Elspeth in his arms. Elspeth,

Margot. Seeing that Ophelia was upset, Margot asked, “What’s

“Callum… Does

head sharply and saw Elspeth being carried in Callum’s arms, which

to receive treatment. Then, Margot took advantage

something

she saw Margot entering the room, she began to wonder whether an issue had grown between them again.

as she could, but Elspeth caught on immediately.

a straight face, Margot warned, “I’ve told you before that he belongs to Ophelia. I don’t care what thoughts you have about him, nor do I care about your relationship with him, but let me make it clear that I will never agree to the idea of

Elspeth promised her. “Mrs.

gotten Elspeth’s promise, she felt assured and revealed a satisfied smile. “To tell you the truth, my other four sons are

affect Elspeth’s mood as she sat on