Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 524

Chapter 524 Max’s Burial

Ever since they hit the fourth base, Elspeth noticed that Callum was starting to be really open about sex. Even during meals, he would huddle really close to her. He would even feed her. When she asked him why he did that, he said he liked it then speared a piece of apple and popped it into her mouth.

Elspeth couldn't get used to that, but she liked how Callum was taking care of her. If that's what he wants, then I'll go with it. She also noticed that Callum was staring at her belly a lot, as if a child would pop out at any moment.

Callum took the seat beside Elspeth and caressed her belly gently, as if there was a baby inside. "Are you pregnant yet?"

Elspeth smacked his hand away and frowned. "What are you talking about? Pregnancy doesn't happen that fast."

Callum chuckled, and he drawled, "Are you saying I'm not doing good enough?"

Elspeth shut up and stole a glance through the corner of her eye. "I think we should take it slow."

Ignoring that, Callum leaned down and stopped above her belly. "So, would you like a boy or a girl?"

"That's not up to me," Elspeth said. That's up to the father. All I provide is an ovum and an incubator for the baby.

Callum knew that. He did some research about baby-related stuff so they could have a healthy baby. Elspeth wasn't interested in the matter. They couldn't rush it, and there was a bit of luck involved. The most important matter at hand was Jethro.

"I can't believe he'd let himself get corrupted. He actually conspired with Arthur."

Callum held up a lock of her hair and fiddled with it. "Corrupted?" He scoffed. "What he did was just child's play. Not that it matters."

"So are you…"

Elspeth didn't finish her sentence, but Callum knew what she was getting at.

Jethro caused a big problem and almost sent Callum to jail. Callum would've given Jethro a taste of his own medicine, but in the end, Jethro was just a young lad who got with the wrong crowd. Callum shook his head. "He's not exactly involved in this matter. Just make up an excuse to fire him. If Old Mr. Wilstone knew of Jethro's behavior, he would teach him a lesson too."

"He's young, but honestly, he's scheming." Elspeth massaged her forehead. "I don't understand. Why does he keep coming after me? I'm a lot older than he is. He can just get someone his age."

Oh, that reminds me of Aldea. After Elspeth came back, she hadn't had time for her company and had forgotten about Aldea. "So, what's Aldea doing? Jethro's first love, I mean."

Callum didn't know much about this matter, but there was one thing he knew. "She quit her job."

"What?" Elspeth perked up. "Why? That's so sudden."

This wasn't a good time to quit, at least for Aldea. She stepped into fame abroad as an influencer and was well-regarded in the nation. If she worked harder, she might be able to debut in the entertainment industry. That would open the doors to a brighter future. So why did she quit all of a sudden?

Oh, wait. I think I know why. "Did Jethro say something? He must've said something to her to make her quit."

Callum's face fell. "Why do you care about them so much? Just let them do what they want. Not like their affairs are your business." As long as Jethro stayed away from Elspeth, Callum didn't mind letting him live.

"Alright, fine. Just curious, that's all." He's jealous again. I should look into this myself. I should probably cheer him up. Softly, she said, "Fine, I won't ask. Honestly, all I wanted was some tea."

"You could've used that time to find out something more useful like how to keep your man loyal." Callum cheered up a little.

"He's young, but honestly, he's scheming." Elspeth massaged her forehead. "I don't understand. Why does he keep coming after me? I'm a lot older than he is. He can just get someone his age."

"Oh, I don't need tricks." Elspeth smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck and leaning closer to him. "I know my husband is the most loyal man of them all. I have a good eye for that."

Callum realized that Elspeth would refer to him as 'my husband'. A bit formal, but it was nice. Moreover, she would always speak softly whenever she said that. It turned him on a little.

At the same time, Elspeth was also praising herself. She has a glib tongue. Callum wasn't annoyed and actually loved it. He looked at her beautiful, slender neck, and that lit up the flames of desire in him. "Then reward me with something."

Elspeth froze up, her smile disappearing. "I think…"

Callum kissed her before she could finish the sentence. A gust of wind blew into the living room, whispering moans of desire to those who would listen to it and causing the curtains to flutter.

…

Max's funeral was a simple one. Theodore and Margot watched as their son was slowly buried under the ground. They were devastated and burst into tears. Margot eventually blacked out again, causing a scene.

Then everyone left, leaving Elspeth and Callum to deal with the loose ends.

"Elspeth." A woman in a black dress slowly approached Elspeth. It had been a while since Elspeth saw Yelena. There was a hint of darkness as well as sorrow on Yelena's face.

"You look listless." Elspeth was worried about her best friend, and she held Yelena's hand. My God, she's lost a lot of weight.

"I'm fine." Yelena tried to smile but she couldn't, not when she was at Max's funeral. "I just need a bit of rest."

"Hank's still ignoring you?"

The mention of Hank made Yelena pale. "Elspeth, we're… not going to see each other anymore."