“What is it? Are you sick?” His anger subsided, and concern filled his features as he stared at her curled-up body.
Meanwhile, she could not have foreseen that her period would start so suddenly after being late for so many days.
Was that meant to be a blessing, or did it ruin the mood?
“I’m fine. It’s one of those days—” Despite her agonizing cramps, Elspeth still responded to Callum.
“I see. Rest up. I’ll make you ginger tea.”
Ginger tea? Do I really hear that, or is it a trick in my mind? “You know about ginger tea? Are you for real?”
He smiled and replied proudly, “I know more than you think I do.”
“Amazing.”
“Alright. Stay there and wait for me. Rest well.” Then, Callum gently positioned Elspeth on the bed, tucked her in, and walked out of the room.
Afterward, she went to the bathroom to clean herself up and sat on the bed while waiting for him to return.
About half an hour later, the door silently swung open, and he walked in with a hot cup of ginger tea. She could even see some grated ginger floating in the tea.
“I never expected the cold and aloof Mr. Winthrop to be a good cook.” Following that, Elspeth took a sip of the tea. It’s nice and sweet, and as it goes down my throat, it makes my belly feel warm and fuzzy. I’m feeling a lot better now.
“I know how to cook, and my food tastes much better than your egg-fried rice,” Callum mocked.
It immediately put her in a bad mood when she heard that. Then, she angrily set the cup of tea on the table and shot him a sidelong glance. “You said it didn’t taste bad last time.”
“I was afraid you would be angry, and it dealt a blow to Max. That was quite worth it.”
Poor Max, not only did he have to eat all the egg-fried rice, but he also had to sing its praises.
Suddenly, her cheeks blushed as she loudly huffed, “From now on, I won’t cook for you again. Even if my cooking improves slightly, I will never cook for you.”
Meanwhile, Callum looked at Elspeth, smiling in silence.
“Oh, right. Callum, have you noticed something weird between Blake and Lisa?”
He ducked his head and smirked, “I have. He’s very interested in her right now. Every day, he’s asking to go out with her.”
“Then, should we give them a nudge so they could get together?”
She is incredibly daring to have such a bold notion. Callum thought about it and was entirely on board with the idea. It will make her happy and help Blake understand how Lisa makes him feel, so it will be like killing two birds with one stone.
“What are you thinking, Callum?” His silence and smile made Elspeth suspicious.
“Nothing. I think your idea is pretty good.” Then, he tucked her in and stroked her head. “Still, you should be resting now. Sleep in my room tonight. I’ll be sleeping in the guest room.” Following that, he walked toward the door.
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