Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 86

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The next morning, Ophelia saw an official statement from the Hastings family online, publicly announcing their complete severance of ties with her.

She thought, "Thank goodness. Now I don't have to explain it to everyone one by one.

The hospital room was well-equipped, almost like a hotel. When Ophelia finished washing up and came out, her phone buzzed a few times.

She answered, and a young man's voice, still in the middle of puberty, came through. "Are you okay? Mom and Dad are being so unreasonable. Don't be upset. No matter what, I'll always be your brother."

There was a note of determination in Scott's voice. He had called home that morning, but all he got was, "This is adult business. Stay out of it." Being the youngest meant his words held no weight.

"Don't call me anymore. I have no connection to the Hastings family now. You're in high school, so focus on your studies. Take care of yourself out of town. Goodbye." Ophelia's voice was cold and detached, almost indifferent. But only Kenneth could see the emotion lingering in her eyes.

He placed a warm hand on her head. "Just do what you want. You don't need to worry

"Okay." Ophelia nodded.

about anyone else.

"Mr. Sinclair..." The hospital door opened, and as soon as Mark stepped in, he found Kenneth and Ophelia gazing at each other affectionately. His feet froze as if he'd been turned to stone.

He thought, 'No wonder the bodyguards outside gave me that look earlier. I get it now. Is it too late to leave?'

"Good morning, Mark." Ophelia was used to this by now, not feeling embarrassed at all. Thankfully, Kenneth didn't act out last night, and she woke up early today.

is ready. Will you be going

Ophelia was puzzled. "Where?"

is

mentioning it before. Last month, Bethany even ordered a custom-made dress from her, which she had picked up just a few days ago. Bethany probably wanted to wear it for this very

it's appropriate for me to

Kenneth thought about the one he had bought for her that she still hadn't worn once. "No, wait. You

In truth, she hadn't planned to wear it since she wasn't fond of muted colors. But seeing his reaction... She got it. That dress emphasized her figure, and Kenneth's possessiveness was a bit amusing sometimes. Ophelia smiled, "I'll

instantly appeased, now looked like a content cat, a slight, proud smirk tugging at

the face with some cold

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on a hill, looked like a castle towering

Finlay Carnegie, the youngest. Even the grandchildren were few, only three grandsons. But they were either studying abroad or otherwise engaged and couldn't make it. So, every year, the Carnegie family

cars began arriving one after another at the entrance of the estate, all here to celebrate Theo's

a custom-made red evening gown. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders like seaweed, and she exuded elegance. Miles, standing by her side in a custom-made navy-blue suit, had a handsome face adorned with

carefully held onto Miles' arm as they climbed the

since I have attended such an event. So much has happened recently. Friends I have been close with distanced themselves after my true background was revealed. In high society, friendships and relationships are always tied to family interests. But as long as Miles is by my side, those people have to keep up appearances. That's why my father insisted I bring Miles, But what if Kenneth had been the one standing beside me?

early. In circles like these, they were just considered minor players. If it weren't for their connection to the Lewis family, no one would pay attention to

behind Owen and Heather. They walked in perfect

flattered. "Mr. Hastings, you're truly blessed, having such

echoed, "Yes, your

Emily marries into the Lewis

seemed poised to break into the city's top three families. But