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“If you really love him, you should let go.” Those words echoed like an ominous whisper in Ophelia’s ears, repeatedly seeping into her mind, eroding her sanity.
Ivy slowly approached Ophelia, her sharp eyes fixed on Ophelia’s clear and bright eyes. “You can’t let Kenneth take that risk. This isn’t love. You shouldn’t be so selfish.”
Ophelia clenched her fists tightly, meeting Ivy’s gaze, with emotions inside surging like turbulent waves.
She wondered why Ivy’s words disturbed her so much, making her unusually agitated, causing her breath to catch in her
hest.
She thought, ‘No. Ivy is wrong.‘ She avoided Ivy’s gaze, her fingertips digging into her palm, the brief pain keeping her clear- minded.
She couldn’t let Kenneth return to Ivy. That would make him suffer. She couldn’t do anything that would hurt Ken.
Ivy said, “Kenneth worked so hard to get to this point. If he dies, will you feel at peace? You don’t love him at all.
him, and that’s what true love is. Only I can save him.”
“Let go. Tell Kenneth you don’t love him. That’s the only way to
Ophelia’s forehead was covered with sweat, and her whole body was trembling. It felt as though a tight string in her mind had suddenly snapped.
She shut her eyes tightly, wanting to escape, but her legs felt like they were made of lead and wouldn’t obey her commands.
Seeing the expression on her face, Ivy showed a glint of smugness in her eyes. “If Kenneth’s surgery fails, you’ll take the blame. If you truly love him, you won’t let him take such a risk.”
“No, that’s not true.” Ophel
By this
shook her head. The determination in her eyes was something even Ivy hadn’t expected.
me it usually would have already succeeded. Ophelia’s will was surprisingly strong and hard to shake.
“You’ve been using Kennie all along, and I’m not going to let him return to you,” Ophelia exclaimed as she desperately stepped back. Her heel hit the tiles, and she fell backward.
At that moment, a large hand gripped her shoulder tightly, and a warm hand held her cold hand.
Her heart stopped sinking. It was Kenneth.
Ophelia looked up at him, her face pale, and her eyes bloodshot. A strand of hair had blown loose across her forehead, adding a touch of delicate beauty. Seeing Kenneth immediately calmed her anxious heart. “Kennie.”
Kenneth gently placed his hand around her neck, covered her ears, and drew her into his embrace. “Kenneth.” Ivy stepped forward reluctantly upon seeing the situation. She was so close to succeeding.
“Save your little tricks.” Kenneth’s voice was icy. He thought, ‘She had been using hypnosis to control my mind. Does she plan to control my woman in the same way too?‘
Ivy clenched her fists, looking at Kenneth before her. “Kenneth, I’m doing this for your own good. The risks of the surgery are high. Are you willing to gamble with your life?
“If something happens to you, all your hard work over the years will be in vain.”
“That’s none of your concern.”
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Ivy was taken aback, looking hurt. Kenneth had never spoken to her this way. He used to be so obedient, doing whatever she asked.
“You’ve changed. You’ve become as heartless as your father,” Ivy laughed, and tears began to fall from her eyes. “I raised you. for nothing.”
Kenneth felt uncomfortable under her gaze. Looking at her face somewhat reminiscent of his mother’s, he couldn’t disregard the gratitude for the years she had cared for him.
“Ivy, thank you for raising me, but that doesn’t mean you can control my life,” he said.
Before his little girl came into his life, he had no idea what his purpose was; revenge was all he could focus on.
But once Ophelia was with him, he realized that nothing was more important than her happiness. He could live the life he truly wanted because he had her.
‘Go back. You can’t change my mind,” Kenneth said, looking away as he took Ophelia’s hand and walked away.
The sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting a glow on his towering figure, and Ophelia softly called his name. “Kenneth.”
“Yes?” He didn’t stop walking. He just held her hand tighter.
“Kenneth.”
“I’m here.”
“Kenneth.”
He let out a soft chuckle, turning to look at her. He stood in the sunlight, smiling at her.
In that moment, though he was leading her into the sunlight, it was she who was tightly holding his hand, pulling him into the light.
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The night before the surgery, Ronin specifically told them to have a good night’s sleep. So by eight o’clock, Ophelia had already pulled him into bed.
Kenneth held her tightly, his well–defined fingers gently caressing her back.
She said, “Kenneth, I had a dream. In the dream, we got divorced. I never really knew you, not even realizing you were the boy who saved me when we were kids.
“I threw tantrums, did many things that hurt you, and eventually broke your heart.”
At this point, Ophelia hugged him tighter, lifting her head to see his expression.
“And then?” Kenneth asked.
“After I left you, my life became very difficult. Later, I was killed by someone. You avenged me, and in the end, you and jumped into the sea.”
Kenneth chuckled, “So you woke up from the dream and decided to make a move on me?”
“Of course not.”
When she saw Kenneth sacrifice himself for her, she felt puzzled and deeply moved, filled with deep regret.
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She truly fell in love with Kenneth because of all the little things he did for her.
His indulged and respected her. He allowed her to do everything she wanted to do. His love for her was hidden in every little detail.
He knew she wanted to develop the slum and went to the president himself to get the development rights for her. He would never limit her.
He remembered every word she said, keeping it deep in his heart. He cared deeply about all her emotions and thoughts. “Sleep now,” Kenneth gently whispered in her car, softly patting her shoulder like lulling a child to sleep. Alright,” Ophelia replied, closing her eyes as her breathing became deep and steady.
Kenneth watched Ophelia in his arms for a while, carefully slid his arm out from under her neck, and got out of he
Ophelia opened her eyes and heard some light rustling behind her. She heard the balcony door open and cautiously turned her head, wondering, ‘What is he going to do?‘
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