Love's Perfect Match

Callum took a step forward and drew her into his embrace. He had wanted to hug her tightly, but he was soon stopped by a hand on his chest.

Elspeth was resisting him as she didn't know what to do with the situation now.

"This is inappropriate," she mumbled, her mind in a mess. She wanted to accept his hug, but she didn't think she was capable of doing so.

"There's nothing inappropriate about this." Callum placed his head on her shoulder and murmured in a hoarse voice, "If… If we are really related by blood, it isn't an issue for cousins to hug each other either."

Though he was right, both of them knew exactly why they were hugging.

After a long pause, Callum continued, "Let us do a DNA test. I don't want to leave things the way they are."

"Okay."

Even though they both knew there was a slim chance of getting their desired outcome, they wanted to give it one last shot.

"I'll go now, then."

"Okay."

Elspeth plucked a few strands of her hair. After handing them to him, she stood there and watched him walk away.

…

Callum took the samples for the DNA test to a nearby hospital, but he ran into someone he didn't want to meet.

"Hello, Callum! It's been a long time since we last met. You're always in good health, so why am I seeing you in the hospital again?" Arthur spoke with an arrogant grin on his face.

grin clearly had a hidden meaning.

learning that Elspeth's mother had gone to the Winthrop Family,

blood and wants to test it for himself! Until now, Callum has been reluctant to accept the truth. He truly loves Elspeth more than I thought.

Callum gave Arthur a stern glare, not wanting to continue the

suppose it's because you discovered you're blood relatives with

but his expression remained composed. "If there's nothing else,

a deeply in

matter what he said, Callum maintained

he saw this and he sighed flatly.

If you are,

to leave, Arthur stopped him and said, "To tell you the truth, this was

a halt, waiting to hear what Arthur had to say next.

her side for both of you to realize

Arthur. He was well aware that it would be more painful for both Callum and Elspeth to discover for themselves that they were blood-related and couldn't be together, rather than to have Arthur tell them.

his plan, he is indeed quite smart. At least he isn't

meant for each other. Let Elspeth be with me and I will

an uncanny ability to add fuel to the fire; he knew exactly what to say to make Callum feel even worse.

she isn't with me, she won't like you either. You

be attracted

considered Arthur to be a

teeth, "You can't be certain. You and

you have," Callum pointed out before

him unwavering, Arthur, who initially wanted to make Callum feel defeated, now

he knew what he should do as his

an inconspicuous corner and began observing his surroundings. After he was certain that Callum had left

inside was surprised

days. Ever since he joined the school, no one had ever surpassed his achievements. The lecturers repeatedly showed his photo to future students, and some of them even boasted about having taught or talked