Jilted Bride 183

Chapter 183

Catly followed behind Ophelia, wondering. "The history of Delfiner's development? Can't she just search for that online?

Ophelia paused her steps, turned her head slightly, and lowered her voice. "Don't you have classes? Why are you following

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"I don't have classes this afternoon. I'll help you look for them" With that said, Carly began darting between the bookshelves, eagerly searching for the books.

Ophelia gave her a brief glance, withdrew her gaze, and began searching for books herself.

Time slipped away quietly, accompanied by the soft rustle of turning pages.

None of the books Ophelia looked through had any useful information.

She wondered if maybe she was searching in the wrong direction

Carly said, "Ms. Spencer, take a look at this one."

A book with a dark red cover was handed to Ophelia. The color was like long-dried blood, creating a stifling feeling.

The book was titled "The Old Dellanex.

Just from the title and cover, it seemed more like a novel.

In fact, when Ophelia opened it, it turned out to be a novel.

The author went by the pen name Jason, and the protagonist was named Jake.

The story seemed to be set twenty to thirty years ago.

Back then, everything wasn't as convenient as it was now. Jake, who came from a small town to make a living in Dellanes, was struck by the dazzling vibrancy of the big city for the first time. At seventeen, it was an age where he was curious about everything.

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He worked carrying packages at the Dellanex docks, making 100 dollars a month. He needed to return the bottles of beer. ¿ plate of pasta cost fifty cents, and a formal meal was 3 dollars.

His biggest dream was to save up enough money to spend a whole day in the movie theater, a place where all the wealthy folks hung out.

He also wanted to check it out.

Ophelia flipped through a few pages. It was all descriptive, written in a clear and straightforward manner, easy to read but not very gripping.

At that moment, her phone vibrated in her pocket.

Kenneth was calling, and she didn't dare ignore it.

the window and answered the call. A deep, pleasant

library," she answered

won't be able to join you for dinner tonight, so get some

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had been especially busy these past few days. This arrangement was perfect for Opliels as it gave her time to

that she realized it was already past five

seen a whole

more books for you, Carly said, bringing over two

making an effort

so long. You didn't even get a chance to have lunch,

"No worries Consider

out these books? Just these few. There were two more she hadn't finished, which she intended to take home and savor at her leisure. Ophelia glanced at the novel again and placed it on top of the

Carly

was a

Carly, she carried

she left, Lesly came over to look

been looking for you all afternoon. Carly, I have a great idea to get back at that

big deal?'

"What are you

proudly handed over

a video with

so interesting

a supermarket argument? thought

having a fight in a supermarket, acting all self-righteous? Can such a person

in attitude. She didn't

she'll use her power for personal revenge? What's there to be afraid of? In this digital age, if she dares to

got out, it would tarnish her reputation as a teacher, and her chances of staying at

even take offense at what you said in class. I think by following Ms. Spencer, I can truly

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her fi pwise Aren't you worried

of Andrew Coner, a bhish of shyness mixed

Hashed across Carly's ryc

school belle, and honeatly. Ms. Spencer looks and acts a lot like that girl. Plus, she a

agreed on the surface, but in her heart, die was still nor

quietly

the study after dinner, continuing to delve into the

until her eyes started feeling a bit

and her eyelids started to feel heavy. Somehow, she ended up

night, when Kenneth returned, he noticed the study light

on her arms, one of which was pressed down

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