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.

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

ignored her taunts. Not paying attention to her track, she

“Ouch!” She clutched her ankle with her

her situation and looked down at her with inquiry.

“I sprained my

“Can you still

breaking out in cold sweat, Callum decided to carry her into his arms

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 wafting from him. “Set me down. I can walk on my

With a cold expression on his face, he disregarded her resistance and continued

that, Elspeth obediently

smiled wickedly. “Oh, Callum. I didn’t

woman whom

nonsense,” Callum reprimanded him

Max rolled his eyes.

was busy dealing with hospital matters while Blake was talking to his manager on the phone, so both of them did not have the time to care about what was

for Ophelia as she had to witness the love of her life carrying Elspeth

Margot. Seeing that Ophelia was upset, Margot asked, “What’s the matter, Ophelia? You

“Callum… Does he

her head sharply and saw Elspeth being carried in Callum’s arms, which made her frown as well. “Don’t worry, Ophelia. I’ll give

sent to the hospital to receive treatment. Then, Margot took advantage of the

something to say to

amends last time, Elspeth almost never talked to Margot. Therefore, when she saw Margot entering the room, she began to

make it as subtle as she could, but Elspeth caught on immediately. “No, we’re not. Callum and I

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 you being

out she came here with a warning. Casually smiling, Elspeth promised her. “Mrs. Winthrop, you can

Margot had spoken her mind and gotten Elspeth’s promise, she felt assured and revealed a satisfied smile. “To tell you the truth, my other four sons are equally excellent, so you can choose any of them. Elspeth, you’re a smart

Elspeth’s mood as she sat on her bed