Jilted Bride 282

Chapter 282

Eric's calm gaze was like that of a young wolf. Chloe looked up, meeting eyes that were as loyal as a faithful dog's, showing no hint of hostility.

Eric shrugged and pulled a piece of candy from his pocket with sincere expression. "Want some candy?"

Chloe shook her head, but Ophelia stretched out her hand, palm open. Eric expertly tossed the lollipop into her open palm.

Ophelia unwrapped the candy and put it in her mouth, the sweet taste spreading across her tongue, masking the metallic smell.

This hotel was no longer suitable to stay in. By morning, they needed to move to a more secure neighborhood. Eric had to remain to ensure the safety of Chloe and Wyatt.

She always felt trapped by an invisible net, slowly closing in on her.

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Meanwhile, in a Eurasian-style mansion. Outside, the roses were in full bloom. Inside, Phoebe sat with her legs together on a white Eurasian-style sofa, wearing a chiffon nightgown. Tonight was the night Emma was fated to die.

"Ms. Davidson, I hope your wishes come true." A maid said as she presented a bowl of bird's nest soup. Phoebe gladly accepted it, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

Emma was dead. Once her plan was carried out, she would use Kenneth to create chaos within the Davidson family, allowing her to enjoy the benefits without getting involved directly.

She thought, 'So, Emma, you must be left without a resting place

must b

"Ms. Davidson..." a subordinate reported nervously.

"What's the matter? Can't you see Ms. Davidson is having her midnight snack?" The maid scolded.

The subordinate said, "Ms. Davidson, the ones we sent out earlier, they... they haven't come back."

freezing. "None of them returned?" Just by looking at her subordinate's expression,

everywhere.

and it shattered instantly, the

in a temper," said a pleasant and deep voice. The tone rose,

voice, Phoebe's anger froze, her earlier expression softened a bit as she adjusted her posture. "Jonathan... what

dark red rose patterns embroidered on the collar

chest, leisurely wiped his hands, and shot a

bite when its master isn't around?"

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could sense the tension in the air. "Jonathan, just give me a little more time, very soon..." Phoebe

to them didn't even dare to breathe loudly. Everyone was aware of Jonathan's temper, which despite his gentlemanly facade, was marked by terrifying

to talk to now?" Jonathan tilted his head to look at her, his voice pleasant but filled with a profound emptiness. Hearing it

plan, Jonathan. Give me two

"Only two more days."

the weekend, Ophelia planned to join Scott for a game

his interactions and judgments during this time. He believed Ophelia would never do anything to hurt him. Seeing that Scott

went out.

the basketball court, two girls even approached to ask for his contact

on the court blush and scratch

teased him and asked, "Why didn't you give those two girls your number

age, I should focus on

right." She wanted to ruffle Scott's hair, but he

me take a quick shower and

"Okay."

half an hour, Scott still hadn't come out. The continuous sound of basketballs bouncing and people shouting on the court echoed in Ophelia's heart. She got up and strode

It's the men's locker room," the

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