Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 86

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86

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.

Sinclair, everything is ready. Will you

Ophelia was puzzled. "Where?"

is

custom-made dress from her, which she had picked

asked, "Are you sure it's

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

mood shifted caught Ophelia off guard. 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

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

been smacked in the face with some cold reality. He thought,

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perched on a hill, looked like a castle towering over the city. Everywhere you looked, it screamed

and a daughter, Clara Carnegie, the eldest, and Finlay Carnegie, the youngest. Even the grandchildren were few, only three grandsons. But they

began arriving one after another at the entrance of the

evening gown. Her long, wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders like seaweed, and

Miles' arm as they climbed the stairs, lifting

revealed. In high society, friendships and relationships are always tied to family interests. But as long as Miles is by my side, those

family had arrived 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

Owen and Heather. They walked in perfect

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

your children are

Emily marries into the Lewis family, she'll

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