Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 165

there for a while—there were many cigarette butts on the ground beside his feet. “What… What are you doing here, Callum?” He let out a sigh. “I didn’t mean what I said. I was just worried about your injury,” he uttered. All the hurt and sorrow that Elspeth had internalized earlier seemed to flow out of her after she heard his words. “I’m fine, Callum. I really am…” She hadn’t expected herself to get all soft and mushy in front of someone else. However, for some reason, she couldn’t contain the urge to cry whenever she looked into the man’s loving gaze. She was reminded of a quote that she saw online. Being loved is an experience worth tearing up for.“I know. I’m sorry,” Callum replied.Elspeth took a deep breath before she spread her arms open. He immediately got the message and stepped forward to pull her into a tight hug. He was careful with his actions and tried to avoid her arm as he didn’t want to hurt her. Elspeth felt an inexplicable sense of security and satisfaction when she felt his body heat on her skin.“I want you to tell me the truth, Elspeth. Did Old Mr. Joneson ground you?” Callum could tell she was lying from the start, but he still wanted to hear the truth coming from her mouth. “I don’t think he grounded me, but he does want me to stay in Blaydal. He doesn’t want me to go back to Damoria.” Elspeth felt the temperature around them drop after she finished her words.“Why didn’t you tell me the truth before this?” he asked.She let out a hearty laugh as she tried to lighten the atmosphere. “I just didn’t want you to worry… You would’ve offered to come over and help me if you found out about this. But… I don’t want you to get involved in this mess,” she explained.“This isn’t just about you, Elspeth. You’re my girlfriend. It’s my duty to do these things for you.” He gently pressed his palm against her face. For some reason, his heart ached when he heard her explanation.In the past, Elspeth had always been one to deal with everything on her own. She refused to burden others with her issues, and this was the