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"Kenneth Sinclair, are you stalking me?" Ophelia raised an eyebrow, her tone casual, and her beautiful eyes carrying a hint of

amusement.

Kenneth crossed his arms and leaned against the couch by the hospital bed, his chin slightly raised, showing his usual arrogance. "So what?"

If he hadn't been following her, he wouldn't know she had ridden in another man's car.

"So... were you at the city hall that day?" Ophelia asked, her heart skipping a beat involuntarily.

Meeting her nervous eyes, Kenneth gave a slight nod and lowered his gaze. "Yes."

Of course, he went. In his heart, he felt as if he'd already gotten the marriage license with his little one.

Ophelia thought, 'So, he was there all along? So, that night at the bar, I wasn't mistaken? Was that man really Kenneth?

Countless times when she thought he wasn't around, he was by her side. She trusted him and never doubted him from the start.

"You still haven't answered my question. Who was that guy?" Kenneth insisted, leaning forward with his hands on the edge of the bed.

He gently lifted Ophelia's chin with his finger. She could feel how carefully he applied pressure with his fingers.

Ophelia calmly explained, "Just a neighbor, that's all."

With his jealous nature, he pushed her away but couldn't help secretly following her, watching her, and feeling quietly jealous.

did he manage to hold back? And, how much courage did it take for him to

was in danger this time? Did Chloe find you?" When she escaped the fire and saw Chloe, she had a hunch. She didn't expect Jonathan to be

identity when there was a knock on the hospital room door. "Mr. Sinclair, Ms. Stevens wants

injuries, and held her gently in his arms. "You need to

laying her head on Kenneth's arm and nestling close to his

to his strong, steady heartbeat, she felt completely at ease. Yet, her small hand still held tightly to the hem of

shirt.

frightened. Kenneth pressed a kiss onto her forehead, gently comforting her by rubbing her

through? Do you know what

or when his life would end. He wasn't sure how long he

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into the eyes of Ophelia in his arms. She knew about his illness, and she still had the opportunity to change her mind. "I have thought it

underestimated her feelings for him. She wouldn't let

matter if it's

She buried her head in Kenneth's chest, listening to his heartbeat, and soon fell asleep. She'd never slept so soundly before. Kenneth watched

dawn. She opened her eyes and immediately met Kenneth's elegant and deep gaze. He was still there with

he watch me the entire

to resist, Ophelia snuggled closer, rubbing her cheek against his chest like they had on countless mornings

wound hurt?"

shook her head.

would you like to eat? I can have someone get breakfast for us." His deep morning voice had a hoarse, cello-like magnetism.

bit longer." Kenneth murmured, gently brushing

her face and kissed the corner of her mouth. He was so careful, treating her like

it actually

couldn't stay in bed any longer. Kenneth couldn't afford any delays; now that

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