Sweetheart, Do You Still Love Me?

“I think Frank should be waking up soon. Let’s go in to take a look.” Elspeth was worried that Frank

would be traumatized if he woke up and found out his back had been destroyed. “Sure,” Spencer

replied. Both of them suited up in protective suits before they entered the ward.

When they walked in, they found Frank on the bed with his eyebrows knitted tightly and his forehead

covered in sweat. Their heart ached for the man when they realized how much pain he was in, even

when he was unconscious. Elspeth took a step closer and saw that Frank’s finger was trembling. She

reached forward and held onto his hand.

Miraculously, Frank opened his eyes just moments later. He was lying on a duck-down quilt to ease the

pain of his back injury, but he winced in pain the moment he moved around a little. “Are you okay,

Frank?” Elspeth’s heart sank when she saw how much pain he was in.

“I’m fine. At least I’m not dead yet.” Frank would be lying if he claimed that he didn’t care about what

happened. He was well aware that his skin was probably ruined after coming in contact with so much

acid. However, even if he had the chance to turn back time, he would have done the same thing for

Elspeth.

“Don’t worry. I’ll treat your back injury, and I’ll make sure your skin looks as good as before once you’re

all healed,” Elspeth reassured him. Frank was still his same arrogant self even though he was injured.

“I don’t need that. I’m a man—why does it matter if I have a few scars on my back?”

“Alright. Don’t worry. I won’t just treat you. I’ll also make sure to deal with the person who splashed that

acid on you,” she added. Her pupils narrowed, and her gaze hardened at the thought of the person who

had rushed off after splashing the acid on Frank. She had just arrived in Blaydal a while ago, and she

had only offended a few people, so it wasn’t going to be hard for her to find the culprit.

“You can start with Jordan. We just offended her not too long ago, so I’m sure her hatred for us is fresh

in her mind.” Despite the pain that he was in, Frank still managed to analyze the situation rationally.

“I don’t think Jordan has the guts to do such a thing, but… the Weiss Family might do so.” Elspeth

narrowed her eyes. She couldn’t help but curl her lips into a scornful smirk when she recalled the weak

and helpless look on Jordan’s face. The Weiss Family, huh? They sure have some nerve!

“Don’t worry about it. I’m sure the Jonesons will find the culprit. I know Grandpa’s going to do

something after hearing about my injury,” Frank uttered. The confidence of the young master of the

Joneson Family is really one of a kind, huh? He’s so certain that someone will be there to get revenge

for him after he was wronged. That must feel great. Elspeth let out a chuckle. “Well, that’s up to the

Joneson Family. However, I work on my own, and I’ll make sure to hunt those people down to get

revenge,” she uttered.

They chatted for a while more before Frank got tired. He chased them out of the ward as he wanted to

take a nap. After that, Elspeth decided to head to the Joneson Residence as she wanted to get some

herbs and medication from Michael. She figured Michael could get her whatever she needed since they

ran such a huge business.

Spencer gazed at Elspeth thoughtfully after they left the ward. “Do you want to head home? I can give

you a ride,” he offered. She shook her head. “It’s fine. You can go ahead. I have other matters to

handle.” He was clear about his boundaries, so he no longer questioned the woman. Instead, he simply

nodded and left.

Elspeth had just stepped out of the hospital when she saw a familiar figure. Callum was standing

outside the hospital, smoking cigarettes. It seemed like he had been there for a while—there were

many cigarette butts on the ground beside his feet. “What… What are you doing here, Callum?”

He let out a sigh. “I didn’t mean what I said. I was just worried about your injury,” he uttered. All 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 came from Damoria?” Michael was a genius—he got

it right with his first guess. “What’s so great about Callum, Elspeth? He might be good-looking and have

some money, but there are tons of other men like him. Why don’t I find you someone better?” he asked.

Elspeth frowned as a look of disdain surfaced in her eyes. “He’s the only person I like.”

Michael’s expression turned grim when he saw how stubborn she was. “I don’t approve of you two!”