Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 299

Even an even-tempered guy like Irving became a bit angry. “But you’re my son. Shouldn’t you take my surname?” He couldn’t accept the fact that his son had taken the surname of another man. He could’ve lied. I would’ve been happy with it.

“The Winthrops raised me. I am greatly indebted to them, and I won’t change my name that easily.” There was determination in Edmund’s eyes but a hint of guilt as well.

Elspeth could understand his feeling. It was the same reason she refused to return to the Jonesons, and she sighed. “It’s alright, Uncle Irving. This just proves that Edmund is a kind soul. He’s grateful.”

Irving was still a little miffed, but he accepted the fact in the end. “Fine, if that’s what you wish, then so be it.” I still have Elias. At least someone will continue the bloodline. “But you still need to return to the family just for show. I shall be holding a banquet in Damoria a few days down the line, and I shall announce that you are my son then.” Irving wouldn’t budge on that.

Edmund wanted to say no, but then he needed the Coles’ name to do something, so he agreed to it. Elias stayed back, while Elspeth and Edmund returned to the Winthrop Residence. Since Callum had gotten a lot better, he had moved back in, and Elspeth ran into him the moment she entered the house. He had just returned from the meeting. They used to be a close couple, but now things were awkward between them. They stared into each other’s eyes, yet they said nothing.

“Callum,” Elspeth said. That was the only thing she could say.

Callum looked at her coolly. He didn’t even give her any response, not even a greeting.

Elspeth smiled bitterly. “If you don’t love me anymore, then we should break up.”

“I know you must be upset.” Callum’s eyes glinted. “But I can’t respond to your feelings as I am right now.”

Elspeth could understand that, but she still felt powerless and defeated. “I know. I’m sorry for pushing you.” She was about to leave, but Callum stopped her.

“Elspeth, if you can’t accept me as I am, I won’t hold you back if you want to break up.”

And yet you promised you wouldn’t let go of our relationship not too long ago. Tears streamed down her cheeks, but she didn’t turn around. She tried her hardest to keep her voice steady as she said, “I can still wait.”

They barely said anything to each other in the next few days. Work was the only common thing they had in their schedule. Whenever Elspeth passed by him, she wanted to say hi, but she just couldn’t get the words out of her mouth. She realized she had no idea how to start a conversation with him.

Three days later, Edmund returned to the Coles. When Theodore found out that Edmund wasn’t his son, he fell into depression for a while. Margot cried her heart out, but they still let Edmund return to the family that birthed him. It was the right thing to do, even though they were heartbroken about it.

The Coles invited all their rich and famous friends to the banquet, including the Winthrops. Of course, Elspeth was invited as well. She should’ve gone with Callum, but they had nothing to talk about, and being in the same space was awkward, so she drove to the Cole Residence alone.

Callum didn’t stop her, but luck decided to play a trick on Elspeth that day. Her car died halfway through, and she had to stop at the roadside. It’s out of gas now? She smacked her forehead. Just when she was about to call someone to tow her car away, someone said coolly, “What happened?”

Great. I just have to run into him during my most embarrassing moment. Elspeth looked at Callum and smiled awkwardly. “My car ran out of gas, so I’m calling someone to tow it away. I’ll just get a taxi.”