Chapter 17 Pretending

• Early in the following day, Callum appeared in the ward again.
• "I feel flattered that the workaholic, Mr. Callum Winthrop, has disregarded his work just to visit me." With a smile, Elspeth peeled off another wedge of orange. "The fruits are sweet. Would you like some?" After saying that, she plucked a banana and gave it to him.
• Not caring about her outstretched hand, he looked at her with cold eyes. "My dad made me do this. Don't overthink it."