Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 319

interest in me till now, your indifference was enough for me to become stone-hearted too. So, don’t you think that it’s laughable, you trying to play some sort of engaged-couple act with me?”Elspeth pressed down on his hand, trying to shake herself free.“Callum, I’m saying this one last time. We’re over!!!”We’re over? Cold in nature, Callum did not put any emotion in anything he did ever since he lost his feelings for her.Yet, upon hearing this, he felt as if his heart had shattered.“Do you not love me anymore?” Callum uttered.Hearing his words, Elspeth felt her knees go weak, as she became rooted to the spot, although she tried so hard to shake herself free just a moment ago.“I do. But what use does it have?”What can love do?Could love save her mother? Or perhaps, could it salvage this tattered relationship?Since love could not do either of those, then she decided that it would be better to leave as soon as possible. At least, she could have peace of mind.Elspeth turned around and left, and the person behind did not chase after her.It really seemed like it was over.Standing on the spot, Callum still could not process what had happened, as he only knew that the person close to him left.Suddenly, she said, “Callum, I hope that you don’t tell anyone that I’m still alive. Just treat these as my last words, seeing how I once loved you.”Sobbing, she knew that she would cry if she were to continue talking, so upon seeing that he did not react to her words, she took it as him agreeing to it.Elspeth then called for a cab before getting in and leaving.I think this is it. It’s truly over.…Depressed, Elspeth returned to Arthur’s home. Arthur, who was watering the plants in the garden, saw that Elspeth was walking dejectedly toward him. She did not even seem to notice him. Arthur stopped what he was doing.“Why did you look like you got your soul sucked out when you just went to request help?”Arthur’s teasing did not elicit any response from her.“What’s up? Your makeup is all smeared. Did you cry?”His closing in for a further observation seemed