Jilted Bride 214

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Chapter 214

Ophelia gently held Kenneth's face in her hands. Her eyes met Kenneth's intense and somewhat wild gaze, with a hint of red

in his eyes.

Her heart tightened as if a wound had been torn open, making hard to breathe. She asked, "What happened?"

They were in a fairly narrow rooftop passageway, warm light highlighting the sides of their faces.

Kenneth rested his forehead against Ophelia's, using his thumb to caress her cheek gently. He said, "I miss you so much. I am almost losing my mind."

Before Ophelia could say another word, Kenneth pulled her into his embrace, his gentle kisses falling again, leaving her breathless.

Downstairs, they could still hear the secretary's footsteps.

It was their first time in a place like this. The intense feeling gradually numbed Ophelia's logical mind.

With her slender hands on his shoulders, Ophelia leaned in close to Kenneth and whispered. "Let's go to the lounge." Ophelia trembled from Kenneth's kiss, her mind completely blank. Kenneth replied. "Okay, I'll do as you say. He agreed verbally but didn't follow through.

Ophelia bit down hard on Kenneth's shoulder. Her cheeks flushed, glaring at him in exasperation. That was when he was willing to change positions

In the spacious gray-toned lounge, the curtains were drawn tightly closed, and the lights were on inside.

Beside the soft, tousled bed, Ophelia sat buttoning up a shirt and picked up Kenneth's watch from the nightstand to check the time. It was already afternoon, and she hadn't even had lunch yet. Just as she started feeling hungry, she heard Kenneth's footsteps coming up the stairs.

Kenneth was carrying a tray with elegant dishes arid had changed into a dark blue suit, looking very formal. But all it made Ophelia think of was the phrase a wolf in sheep's clothing. Kenneth set the dishes on the black cherry wood dining table. He said, "Your favorite home-style cooking."

Ophelia sighed and asked, "Where are my clothes? Don't tell me must wear your shirt to the board meeting this afternoon."

eyes darkened. "Do you think I would let

dark as storm clouds and his

like this again," Kenneth sternly

thought, 'Am I

so she reached for Kenneth's shirt, which happened to

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Kemethasked. His tone was intense and insent

Ophelia replied. "Sure."

half of the tension in his chest ease. He said, "Let's eat first; I've already had some clothes sent over." Ophelia replied, "Okay." She sat on the sofa. Her legs pressed tightly together, feeling

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cover her exposed legs. However, her neckline was quite revealing when she

not tired yet, we can continue. Don't give me that unsatisfied look to tempt me,

Following Kenneth's gaze, she glanced down at her chest and quickly covered it with her hand. She explained. "I accidentally tore the button off. It happened to be the second one. She was in

a moment

more alluring. I can't go further. If I keep looking at her, I might not be

as he stood up.

few custom-tailored women's suits. Clearly, these suits were custom-made alongside Kenneth's, with the same subtle patterns and

deep blue pinstripe suit, finding the

Ophelia finished freshening

but today, they boosted

thought, 'After all, this is a

to give them to Kenneth. However, when Ophelia reached out her hand, Mark handed the report

financial statements and project documents. She had expected much. data from such

wonder Kenneth was overwhelmed when he first took over

like a needle piercing his heart. Even though he felt bad, he knew

you," Kenneth said as he stood up and

report when Kenneth firmly took her hand. Even in

at a steady pace as if

secretary stood on either side, pushing

room was packed with people, more than Ophelia expected. The room was filled with

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