Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 324

Despite Elspeth’s confident smile, Isabel was jittery. “Will it work? What if he finds out?”“Don’t worry about that. I’ll ask someone to suppress the news. The crowd saw you taken to the hospital; everyone knows that you’ve suffered burns. We can fabricate a death certificate with the hospital’s help.”Isabel shook her head. “I know, but seeking help from the hospital? Are you certain that they will help us with that?”Elspeth chuckled. “I’m sure Arthur can make it happen.”Isabel finally grasped the whole plan. Right, he’s a doctor! He can pull some strings to help us.“So, am I going to leave the country with you guys?” Anticipation laced her voice.Smiling, Elspeth nodded and pinched the girl’s cheek. “Yup. You’re going to reunite with Miss Joneson soon.”“I thought you would’ve hated me for hogging your mother for so many years.” The uncertain Isabel dared not look Elspeth in the eyes.“Why would I hate you? Didn’t I say that I’m grateful to you for looking after my mother for so many years? I don’t hate you.” Elspeth patted Isabel’s hand.“I’m sorry for being petty in the past.”Elspeth clasped Isabel’s hands. “From now on, we’re a family. Let’s look forward to the good days ahead of us.” …Three days later, the group was all prepped to leave.Under Elspeth’s arrangement, the news of Isabel’s ‘death’ reached the Jonesons’ ears yesterday. Michael was obviously uninterested in Isabel as he did not show any sincere concern.When they arrived at the port, Elspeth saw Edmund’s man, who greeted her respectfully upon noticing her. “You’re finally here, Miss Lynwood. Mr. Winthrop told me to escort you to the ship personally.”She gave a flat response before following him while supporting Helena. At the same time, Arthur was assisting Isabel behind them.Isabel was as slow as a tortoise due to her injuries. Arthur’s patience eventually ran thin, so he simply carried her. She gasped in surprise, and her cheeks turned crimson.The four of them