Jilted Bride 112

Chapter 112

Seeing that Ophelia didn't hang up right away, Heather quickly said, "Let's meet in person. I'm afraid I won't explain everything clearly over the phone

Coincidentally. Ophelia wanted to clear a few things up. Just breause the blood types didn't match didn't entirely rule out everything. "Alright."

Heather said, "I'll book a restaurant for tonight. I'll send you the location later. Be there by eight."

Ophelia lowered her eyes. Something about Heather's tone felt off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. After hanging up, she went downstairs, only to find Kenneth was already gone. Lisa said. "Miss Spencer, you're awake. Mr. Sinclair left early this morning, without even having breakfast

Ophelia thought, Skipping meals is no good at all. She glanced at the time. It was already noon. "Is lunch ready? I'll take it to him

"It's almost done, Lisa said as she turned back into the kitchen, keeping a close eye on the chef as he finished preparing the

food.

Once everything was packed neatly in a thermal bag, Lisa handed it over. "Make sure you eat with him. Both of you are so busy. Skipping meals can really mess up your stomach." Thanks, Lisa," Ophelia smiled as she put on her coat and walked out of Rosewood Manor carrying the bag.

A black SUV was parked out front, the same model as Kenneth's

When the man inside spotted Ophelia, he jumped out of the car Mrs. Sinclair, Mr. Sinclair instructed Barrett and me to drive you wherever you need to go these next few days" Ophelia glanced at the man beside Caleb-broad-shouldered, built like a bear. She thought. He looks familiar. I must have seen him before, but we've never actually spoken Caleb opened the back door for her. "Mrs. Sinclair, after you"

Ophelia thought, 'Alright, my car is in for a wash and repairs anyway. I don't need to bother calling a cab

decided against it. Instead, she opened the window for some fresh air. She made a mental note to buy a few turtleneck

to Caleb asked.

"Sinclair Group." Ophelia replied.

of emotion. He glanced at the rearview mirrge- to check on Ophelia in the backseat but noticed nothing unusual. He thought 'Mr. Sinclair had instructed

the car headed toward the Sinclair Group. A sudden thought flashed through Ophelia's mind. Chloe had texted me, saying she

he was unlikely to slip past all the doctors and nurses. He couldn't

him, my mind always seemed to slow down. How had I only just pieced

fault for not protecting you properly. Thank you for telling Mr. Sinclair that you ditched us on purpose. If it

your words. Tell me where Eric is

Barrett in the passenger

is he? Even

Ophelia through the mirror, realizing he had

pressed

But this way, you'll have something to tell Kenneth,"

gave a nervous chuckle, and just as Barrett moved to alert others, Ophelia swiftly snatched his phone. Tll say this one more time. Take me to Kenneth. He told you

the knife against Caleb's neck, leaving him no choice but to turn the car around and head in a different

at a secluded seaside villa on a peninsula. The surroundings were breathtaking. The lush greenery gave the

and placed it back where it belonged. As soon as the vehicle

moved to block Ophelia's path, but they all stepped aside when they saw Caleb

through the windows-just the faint, unsettling scent of blood

each other in confusion. Just then, a middle-aged man with a thick beard emerged from inside,

recognized him immediately. He was the one leading

Ray's

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