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.

answered the call. A deep,

she

to join you for dinner tonight, so get some rest early," said

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This arrangement was perfect for Opliels as it gave her time to read in

only after the call ended that she realized it was already past five

library had seen a whole bume of people

Spencer, I've found two more books for you,

could tell that Carly was really making an effort

didn't even get a

Consider it

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

Carly

was a

she carried

left, Lesly came over to look

for you all afternoon. Carly, I have a great idea to

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"What are

this." Lesly proudly handed over

was a video with

"What's so

it just a supermarket argument?

Ms. Spencer, having a fight in a supermarket, acting all self-righteous? Can such a

startled by Carly's sudden shift in

to be afraid of? In this digital age, if she dares to do that,

a video like this got out, it would tarnish her reputation as

offense at what you said in class. I think by following Ms. Spencer, I

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Ms. Spencer looks and acts a lot like that girl. Plus, she a professor. It's hard not to be drawn to her Carly didn't take it to heart.

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night, she quietly uploaded

Manor, Ophelia stayed in the study

until her eyes

started to feel heavy. Somehow, she ended up falling

when Kenneth returned, he noticed the study light was on and the

her arms, one of which was pressed down

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