Jilted Bride 30

Chapter 30

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When Sharon first entered the industry, she played a lot of supporting roles. But after refusing to follow the unspoken rules of showbiz, she struggled to find work for a long time and gradually faded into obscurity. She had hoped On a Snowy Day would be her big comeback, but then the scandal hit.

With the movie pulled from theaters, the only romance film left was Sprout, starring Emily and Rex. Despite being widely criticized and having such a low rating that it didn't even show up on some platforms, the movie raked in huge box office numbers. Emily became the biggest beneficiary, suddenly thrust into the spotlight and even earning the title of "National First Crush." It was a career-defining moment for her.

But Ophelia knew Sharon had been wronged. Not long after the scandal, Sharon tragically took her own life due to depression, and it wasn't until years later that her assistant, wracked with guilt, finally revealed the truth. But by then, it was too late. And the one who framed her was Sungate Entertainment.

Ophelia was lost in thought when suddenly a large hand cupped her head and turned her to face him. "Is James better- looking than me?" Kenneth asked, his tone slightly possessive.

Ophelia blinked in confusion. Kenneth had completely misunderstood-she wasn't even looking at James, she was focused on Sharon.

Suddenly, it all clicked. She glanced at Kenneth, who had just taken off his mask, and asked, "Wait... so that's why you picked an animated movie, huh?"

Kenneth's expression confirmed her suspicions. His look seemed to say: What do you think? You think I'd let you spend two hours staring at another man? Ophelia spread her arms and shook her head helplessly.

As the lights in the theater dimmed, the movie began. Kenneth had specifically chosen seats in the back row, which had been empty when he bought the tickets. But shortly after the movie started, a young couple with a kid entered and sat right next to them. Kenneth had intended to do something more intimate in the back row, but he didn't expect someone else to ruin his chance. He glanced at Ophelia and ended up locking eyes with the little boy beside them, who seemed to be wondering, 'Why are there two grown-ups here without a kid? Kenneth instantly regretted choosing an animated movie.

He spent most of the movie with a sour expression, occasionally eating the popcorn and snacks that Ophelia handed him. Meanwhile, Ophelia, watching a movie in a theater for the first time, was fully engrossed.

To her surprise, the animated movie wasn't bad at all. In fact, it had a great message, with strong moral values and a lot of positivity for kids-much more enjoyable than some of the trashy romance movies she'd seen before.

Ophelia was absorbed in the movie, while Kenneth was completely absorbed in her. When the movie ended, Ophelia wasn't ready to leave. "Can we watch another one, please?" Her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she looked at him with so much hope.

anything, and he'd give it to her-no questions

stand up, the little boy next to them started begging his mom, ""Mom, I

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your eyes. We're going home now." The boy's face fell

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was pacing nervously, constantly checking his watch. When he saw Kenneth, he hurried over to greet him while nodding

Ophelia asked, noticing the

long it'll take," replied

her chest, like something heavy had suddenly been lifted off her, leaving her unbalanced. In the past, Kenneth would disappear for weeks, sometimes months. In her last life, after their marriage, she hardly ever saw him. Now that he had spent a few weekends with her, she was already dreading his absence. 'People are always greedy,' she thought. 'I should be happy. With him gone, at least my back would get a

by the day. "I'll stay to finish this

Ophelia quickly masked her disappointment and said, "I don't want to watch

Mark added, trying

a dagger, sharp enough to send a chill through the air. Even with just his eyes visible, the sheer weight of Kenneth's presence was suffocating. "Clear the theater,"

neither was Kenneth. They sat in the back row, and Kenneth's lips began to trail soft, deliberate kisses along her mouth, then to her ear. Each one felt like he was trying to consume her, to make up for the time

teasingly into her ear. "Why clinging to me? Can't

Ophelia thought. She was struggling to catch her breath, trying to steady her rapid breathing. "It's

before planting a kiss on

"Take care," she replied.

grab some French fries, but they didn't taste as good as she'd hoped. The experience felt

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days, Ophelia buried herself in finishing up a dress. After Emily had paid the seven million dollars in compensation, Ophelia had Chloe send the gown to her. After all, she couldn't just take the money

received it, she wanted nothing more than to tear the damn thing to shreds. Seven million for such a gown? She felt like she'd been completely ripped

an anonymous text-it was a video. The footage was dark, but she could clearly make out Nathan getting beaten up by a group of guys in a back alley behind a bar. He had

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