Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 242

saw them emerging from the thicket instead of the trail, he was shocked.“Did you walk up the mountain or go on an adventure in the forest?”A helpless Elspeth rolled her eyes. “We were playing PUBG in real life.”Eric scratched his head. “I don’t get it.”Thinking of something, Elspeth asked, “Eric, did you see anyone suspicious? Were there people near the end of the trail?”Eric looked away. “No, I didn’t see anyone…”“Hey, Eric! Were you the one who tried to harm us?”Soon, Elspeth realized that Eric hadn’t looked away from her. Instead, he was avoiding a wealthy-looking lady.“Hey, handsome boy. I was looking for you. Why did you keep avoiding me? Can you give me your contact number? I love handsome young men like you.”Eric pretended that he didn’t understand the local language. “What are you talking about? I don’t understand the language.”The wealthy lady, who looked like she was in her forties, covered her mouth and chuckled. Then, she spoke fluently in a foreign language. “I’m pretty rich. Would you like to be my friend?”Hearing that, Elspeth broke out laughing; even Callum couldn’t help smiling.“I’m sorry, but I don’t need any friends. All my friends will fall into danger. I’m a jinx.”The woman frowned. Left with no choice, she turned to Elspeth. “Is he your friend, miss?”While trying to stifle her laughter, Elspeth nodded. “Yes, he’s my friend.”The woman’s eyes brightened instantly. “In that case, you must have his contact number. Can you give it to me? I’m willing to buy it from you. Just name a price.”Elspeth turned to Eric and arched her brow in surprise. “Your contact number is worth quite some money, Eric. Should I give it to her?”Meanwhile, Eric was on the brink of breaking into tears.Seeing that, Elspeth decided to stop teasing him. She then said to the woman, “I’m sorry, but my friend suffers from AIDS. He’s a gay man who accidentally contracted it in the past. If you want to be together with him…” Hearing that, the woman shook her head in shock. “I’m sorry for disturbing you.”Then, she left the place in a hurry.Elspeth looked at Eric and stroked his head with a smile. “Don’t be afraid, Eric. She’s just