Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me

Chapter 165

the hurt and sorrow that Elspeth had internalized earlier seemed to flow out of her after she heard his words. “I’m fine, Callum. I really am…” She hadn’t expected herself to get all soft and mushy in front of someone else. However, for some reason, she couldn’t contain the urge to cry whenever she looked into the man’s loving gaze. She was reminded of a quote that she saw online. Being loved is an experience worth tearing up for.“I know. I’m sorry,” Callum replied.Elspeth took a deep breath before she spread her arms open. He immediately got the message and stepped forward to pull her into a tight hug. He was careful with his actions and tried to avoid her arm as he didn’t want to hurt her. Elspeth felt an inexplicable sense of security and satisfaction when she felt his body heat on her skin.“I want you to tell me the truth, Elspeth. Did Old Mr. Joneson ground you?” Callum could tell she was lying from the start, but he still wanted to hear the truth coming from her mouth. “I don’t think he grounded me, but he does want me to stay in Blaydal. He doesn’t want me to go back to Damoria.” Elspeth felt the temperature around them drop after she finished her words.“Why didn’t you tell me the truth before this?” he asked.She let out a hearty laugh as she tried to lighten the atmosphere. “I just didn’t want you to worry… You would’ve offered to come over and help me if you found out about this. But… I don’t want you to get involved in this mess,” she explained.“This isn’t just about you, Elspeth. You’re my girlfriend. It’s my duty to do these things for you.” He gently pressed his palm against her face. For some reason, his heart ached when he heard her explanation.In the past, Elspeth had always been one to deal with everything on her own. She refused to burden others with her issues, and this was the first time someone had ever offered to be a constant support for her. She sniffed lightly. “I got it. I’ll tell you about everything from now on.”“Alright. I’ll stay here for a few days, and we can head back together once everything is settled,” Callum suggested.“What about the company?” she asked dumbfoundedly.“I got Edmund to return to the company, and I told him to keep an eye on everything. All of my meetings will be done virtually. Don’t worry. I have it all planned out.” He felt his heart melting at the adorable sight of Elspeth with her lips slightly open. He couldn’t control himself from leaning forward to kiss her. Elspeth hadn’t expected the passionate kiss, and she lost all senses when she felt the man’s lips against hers. The man sucked on her lips as if they were popsicles, and she felt herself immersing in the raw and passionate kisses.It took a while for Callum to finally release his grip on her. When he pulled his lips away, he could see Elspeth panting slightly from their kisses, and he smiled as he wiped off the saliva he had left on the corner of her mouth. “Alright. I’ll send you home now.”She nodded as her cheeks turned red. Callum headed directly to the hotel after he sent Elspeth home. Michael was waiting at the front door when she stepped into the house. He rushed over to her when he saw that she was home. “How’s Frank, Elspeth? Is he awake?”“He woke up already. He just needs to receive some treatment before he is fully healed,” she explained. Michael felt more at ease after hearing that, and he spread his lips into a seemingly compassionate smile. “Who was the person who sent you home, Elspeth?” There was a mysterious look on his face.She felt her chest tightening as she quickly came up with a lie. “That was a friend from Blaydal. I happened to bump into him in the hospital, so he sent me home.”“A friend? Are you sure that it wasn’t Callum who