Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 111

Chapter 111

As Ophelia stepped into the villa, Lisa rushed out of the kitchen flustered. "Miss Spencer, you're finally back. Where have

you

been these past two days? Mr. Sinclair waited for you all day yesterday, then left early this morning and came back in the afternoon. He hasn't left his room since. He tried calling you but your phone was off. I've been worried sick." Ophelia thought, "My phone has died' She glanced upstairs. 'Didn't Kenneth say he'd be busy lately?

Lisa added, "Mr. Sinclair must be upset. He didn't even have dinner."

Ophelia said, "I see. I'll go check on him." She quickly ran upstairs, carefully pushing the door open. The room was dark, with only a faint glow from the outside seeping in

Kenneth stood with his back to her, posture stiff. His shirt sleeves were rolled up to his forearms, one hand dangling a wine glass, the other tucked in his pocket.

"Why didn't you turn on the light? Should I?" Ophelia hesitated, reaching for the switch, but when Kenneth didn't respond she withdrew her hand.

Ophelia hurriedly took off her bloodstained coat but then paused, feeling it was pointless. Kenneth's men must've already told him what happened. "Kenneth, have you eaten yet? Let's go downstairs and have dinner Still, Kenneth didn't speak, standing there like a statue.

Ophelia said, "Kenneth, if you're angry, just be angry. Punish me however you want, but we can't continue this silent treatment."

Kenneth sneered, his shoulders twitching slightly. He drained his wine glass, then turned to face Ophelia. "Quite impressive, huh? What was it? Beauty saves the hero. Your skills are remarkable. Even your driving is top-notch. And that shooting stance-pretty spot on. Every word out of Kenneth's mouth was technically praise, but his tone made them feel like sharp barbs.

gun to save Eric. He must have

kiss would not have calmed tm down

making it hard for Ophelia to breathe. It reminded her of the last life when Kenneth found out she had feelings for Miles. He had looked at her the same way back then. Only

held it up with both hands like an offering. "Honey, please, just hit me. It's my fault. I admit I was wrong. Her tone was soft and pitiful. Kenneth thought, 'Admit she was wrong? Did she really believe that would earn my forgiveness?' He narrowed his eyes, his chest heaving

Kenneth thought, Two days of silent fury, and she hadn't even bothered to check

your own, and saved someone who was trying to kill

the lamp, feeling wronged. She didn't intentionally ditch Caleb and the others. She had only

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because she knew they were there

decided against it. With Kenneth's temper, Caleb and the team would definitely pay the price if she said anything.

wine glass was heavy and cold. He walked past Ophelia without glancing

found himself

wrong. I swear it won't happen again. Please don't be mad anymore... Ophelia wrapped her arms around Kenneth's leg, her wide eyes shining in the darkness, her long lashes fluttering as she nuzzled her head against his thigh like a clingy kitten. "Ophelia Sinclair... Kenneth ground out her name through clenched teeth, fury burning in his chest at the

a chance?" She knew she was in the wrong, and it was only natural for him to be angry. "Kenneth, my legs hurt. Could you carry me up?" Ophelia's voice was soft, like

It was

Kenneth knew exactly what Ophelia was doing, he couldn't help but soften. He scooped her

hurt?" Kenneth's voice

Ophelia nodded eagerly.

just amputate them.

that?" She wrapped her arms around Kenneth's neck, whispering in his ear, I lose my legs, I won't