Love's Perfect Match

"I bet you didn't get to see Haris' expression. He was so angry." Elspeth was almost out of breath from laughter.

"Are you in a better mood now?" Callum's voice softened considerably when he was talking to her.

"Of course, I am." She rose to her feet and stretched. "I didn't do anything today, but not only did I watch a good drama for free, but I also got a victory out of it." It would be nice if every day could be as easy as it was today.

It was as if he had seen through her thoughts that a hint of warmth appeared from within his usually cold and stern gaze. "I'll cover for you whenever you feel like slacking off from now on."

She raised her eyebrows upon hearing that, and her gaze turned playful. "Is this what married life is supposed to be like?" she teased.

"Well, I can make you this happy every day." His sudden confession caught her off guard, and for a moment, she felt the innocent feeling that would only stem from the start of a new romance. Instead, she blushed and chided him coquettishly, "Stop it! We're still outside!"

"It's okay. It's just the two of us here."

Callum had long noticed it—while Elspeth was a confident and fearless woman, she became coy and bashful when it came to matters of love and intimacy. This sense of contrast made her even more attractive to him.

"Didn't Haris say he's going to pick Jasmine up soon? We should get going." She tugged at the corner of his clothes, signaling him to go home early.

Callum couldn't help but feel a hint of regret that he could not tease her any longer, especially when he was treated to the sight of her flushed face… It only fueled his desire to tease her more. However, he did not expect her to be so shy that she could not stand any teasing. Forget it. I'll let her off the hook this time.

nose

was still some

unconscious and stuff her in a dark basement. She honestly did not expect that he would lock Jasmine in the room and let her stay there.

Elspeth pushed the door and entered, Jasmine was still trying to pick the lock. So, Jasmine was understandably stunned when she saw the door suddenly open.

Jasmine was still unwilling to blame the real culprit, Callum, for kidnapping her.

remarks. She did not think Jasmine

to tell Jasmine about the mother. Therefore, Jasmine was obviously taken aback when she heard Elspeth questioning her. When she thought about it, it indeed seemed that Elspeth had no reason to kidnap her.

the way there, so she could not observe the surrounding environment. She was still clueless

automatically assumed that it was Elspeth who kidnapped her the moment

me who brought you here." Callum was busy with something else earlier and had only just arrived.

as calm as stagnant water, she suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity. Previously, there was still a hint of warmth, though not affection, in Callum's eyes when he looked at her. But now, there was only

stuttered out, "Callum, c-can you tell me why you brought me here?" Even at this point, she was wondering if Callum had finally realized his feelings for her and chose a

Elspeth was standing right next to him made her thoughts waver. How can this be possible? The whole of Damoria knows

thought to hide the disappointment in her eyes.

because your grandfather also kidnapped our people."

panicked the moment her grandfather was mentioned and asked anxiously. Although she was usually proud and aloof like a little swan, she had a sincere affection for her grandfather. She grew up with him ever

at the moment. You should be worried about yourself."

to me. After all, we spent those months together and had