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.

a raised eyebrow. “Callum, you’re as quiet as a mouse, which is exactly what

Not paying attention to her track, she accidentally stepped and slipped

She clutched her ankle with her

situation and looked down at her with inquiry. “What

sprained

“Can you

that Elspeth was breaking out in cold sweat, Callum decided to carry

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

resistance and continued walking. “There’s a hospital at the peak. I’ll let Arthur help you with the swelling when we

that, Elspeth obediently stayed in

“Oh, Callum. I didn’t expect

woman whom Callum cares

the nonsense,”

Max rolled his

meantime, Arthur 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

witness the love of her life carrying Elspeth in his arms. Elspeth,

significantly fell, which alerted Margot. Seeing that Ophelia was upset, Margot asked,

“Callum… Does he

carried in Callum’s arms, which made her

Elspeth was sent to the hospital to receive treatment. Then, Margot took advantage of the group’s absence and

“Elspeth, I have something to say

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

seem to be quite close recently.” Margot tried to make it as subtle as she could, but Elspeth caught on immediately. “No, we’re not. Callum and I barely

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 you being with

she came here with a warning. Casually smiling, Elspeth promised her. “Mrs.

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 child. You know what

affect Elspeth’s mood as she sat on