Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 21 The Hiking Incident

Hiking… A tiring and hot activity in which they all had no interest.

“Dad, I have a few operations scheduled, so it might not be convenient.”

Raising to his feet, Arthur was about to leave when he was grabbed by his father. “So? Does your hospital not have other doctors besides you?”

Arthur let out a nervous laugh while tapping his nose. That naturally made Blake and Max, who were about to make up their own excuses, keep quiet as well.

“So, it’s settled. We’ll leave in a short while.”

No one could reject Theodore’s orders, so they all changed into appropriate clothes and went to the most famous hiking spot in the city. When they arrived, Elspeth immediately spotted Ophelia, who was all smiles and wearing a gentle-looking dress.

Margot beamed when she saw her favorite ‘daughter-in-law’. “Ophelia, I didn’t expect you to come. I thought you wouldn’t make it.”

“Mrs. Winthrop, how can I say no to your invitation?” While tugging on Margot’s hand, Ophelia replied obediently.

The straightforward Max took a look at Ophelia’s clothes and pursed his lips. “When do people ever wear such a long dress for hiking? How do you expect to hike up the hill in this getup?”

Elspeth, on the other hand, grinned slightly. Max, you’re starting to be interesting.

Ophelia turned pale as she bit her lower lip. “I’m sorry. I don’t hike that often, so I didn’t know…”

Sensing her incoming crocodile tears, Elspeth felt a headache arriving. This woman might be up to something. I wouldn’t have come if I had known she was coming.

“That’s enough. Why do you care about what she wears?” Margot rolled her eyes and tugged on Ophelia’s hand. “Ophelia, let’s go. We’ll take the lead.”

She smiled through her tears. “Sure.”

Later, the two walked in front while Elspeth and the five trailed behind them, leaving Theodore at the back of the line.

joke with a raised eyebrow. “Callum, you’re as quiet as a mouse, which is exactly what your

distance and ignored her taunts. Not paying attention to her track, she accidentally stepped and slipped on a

her ankle with

noticed her situation and looked

“I sprained

“Can you

Elspeth was breaking out in cold sweat, Callum decided to carry her

her menstrual cramp. This time, she was fully awake, so she could feel his strong heartbeat and smell the fragrance of fresh mint wafting from

a cold expression on his face, he disregarded her resistance and continued walking. “There’s a hospital at

that, Elspeth obediently stayed in

wickedly. “Oh, Callum. I didn’t expect you to

whom Callum cares

“Stop the nonsense,” Callum

Max rolled his eyes.

on

that was not the case for Ophelia as she had to witness the

Margot. Seeing that Ophelia

“Callum… Does he

and saw Elspeth being carried in Callum’s arms, which made her frown as well. “Don’t worry, Ophelia. I’ll give

at the peak, Elspeth was sent to the hospital to receive treatment. Then, Margot took advantage

I have something

talked to Margot. Therefore, when she saw Margot entering the room, she began to

make it as subtle as she could, but Elspeth caught on immediately. “No, we’re not.

“I’ve told you before that he belongs to Ophelia. I don’t care what thoughts you have about him, nor do I care about your relationship with him, but let me make it clear that I will never

Elspeth promised her. “Mrs. Winthrop,

gotten Elspeth’s promise, she felt assured and revealed a satisfied smile. “To tell you the truth, my other four sons are equally excellent, so you can choose any of

However, this incident did not affect Elspeth’s mood as she sat on