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.

had a

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

wants to test it for himself!

of your concern." Callum gave Arthur a stern

I suppose it's because

fist clenched, but his expression remained composed. "If there's nothing else, I'm leaving now."

I know you're worried, but what can you do? Absurd things do happen, including the separation of a deeply in love couple as a result of this. Ridiculous, isn't it?" Arthur deliberately spoke sarcastically, wanting to see Callum's defeated expression.

he said, Callum maintained his cool.

and he

If you are,

leave, Arthur stopped him and said, "To tell you the truth, this was arranged by me."

to a halt, waiting to hear what Arthur

both of you to realize that you two are blood-related and can't be together."

plan devised by 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

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

meant for each other. Let Elspeth be with me and I will take good care of her.

uncanny ability to add fuel to the fire; he knew exactly

like you either. You

she would never be attracted to Arthur.

had never considered Arthur to be a threat.

vanished and he muttered through gritted teeth, "You can't be certain. You and she can

a good imagination you have," Callum pointed out before turning around and leaving without any

to make Callum feel defeated, now felt

Callum's ability to remain calm in any situation. Nevertheless, he knew what he should do

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

was surprised to see him. "Hey

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