Jilted Bride 131

Chapter 131

Ophelia closed her eyes; her head still felt a bit dizzy. She had no idea how long she had been asleep.

Slowly, her memory started to come back.

She thought, 'Emily is dead, and Heather must be dead. Sophia would bail Harry out of lockup, while Nathan was likely facing prison time. As for Owen, nobody cared about him, and he'd probably end up with just one outcome." "How's Scott doing?" Ophelia asked.

Kenneth thought, "The first t

e said when she woke up was to ask about someone else. Did she hear what I said?

"Ophelia." The name was forced out through Kenneth's gritted teeth.

"Hmm?" Ophelia tilted her head, staring at Kenneth in front of her. His brow was still furrowed, and he was still wearing the clothes from the day of the party.

Ophelia thought, 'Judging by his tone, he is upset'

Ophelia stretched her hand out from under the blanket, her fingers gently hooking onto Kenneth's hand hanging at his side. "I heard everything you said. I'll be more obedient from now on! Her voice was light and childlike.

Ophelia thought, 'As for freedom, it's best not to emphasize it. Anyway, now that the Hastings family has been taken care of, from now on, Kenneth is the only one world.'

in

my

"It's just a fever, don't worry about it." Ophelia always thought she was very resilient and didn't want Kenneth to worry, but instead, she ended up making him even more concerned. She licked her!

lips, her large eyes clear and bright, gazing at Kenneth beside her.

"How's Scott doing?" After comforting him with a few words, she started to ask about someone else.

Kenneth flicked away her reaching fingers. "He's not dying."

She knew and thought, 'Forget it, better not ask and upset him.'

Ophelia thought, 'Right now, the best thing is to act cute. She raised her arms, holding them up in the air. "Hug me..."

were like a bucket of water

Kenneth,

taking care of herself, or that I hadn't taken

principles kept dropping in

small arms immediately wrapped around his neck, lifting her upper

her into an embrace, feeling her thin back and her bones almost protruding. He thought, 'When will she eyer

irritation disappeared as she willingly snuggled into his arms. Ophelia could easily

her lips, sucking and nibbling, firm yet gentle. Outside the door, Bethany and Lisa hesitated to enter with the soup they brought. The two

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Chapter 131

age, watching young couples

young." They were already

with a nod.

inside parted, those outside knocked

how are you

you feeling any

smile. Her pale lips showed a bit of color after Kenneth's kiss, though her

"It's still a bit warm,

eyes unintentionally drifting toward

and drink some

your favorite side dishes and a pot of soup." Lisa put the insulated

was filled, and the two ladies squeezed around her, watching eagerly, as

the soup too greasy? Elia, try some rib soup instead. You've had a high fever, so you need to replenish your nutrients, especially protein." Bethany ladled out a bowl of rib soup for her and handed it over. "Thank you." Ophelia took it and

smiled warmly and took the bowl

you should eat more. You slept for a whole day and night; your stomach must be empty. Mr. Sinclair, why don't you have some too?" After Lisa spoke, she glanced at the food on the table

Sinclair, we're handling everything here, so maybe you

stern expression. He thought, 'And now they dared

gaze, so she focused on taking care of Ophelia,

alright, you don't all have to keep watching me." The three people sat surrounding

said, "It's okay, the more you eat, the happier we are."

the nurse came to check her temperature. "Her temperature has been normal three times. We can release her in a few hours, but make sure she gets enough rest and doesn't overexert herself at home." "Thank you." Bethany

be heading back. Theo Carnegie is still at home waiting for me to come back and tell him everything's alright. Elia, it's almost

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