Chapter 451

Jeremy's eyes fell on the message. His gaze was deep and unreadable. He looked down at his wrist again—it still wasn't steady. After a moment of thought, he went straight back to Chesson Manor. When Ophelia saw him, her feelings were complicated. Although she had never been particularly close to him, she had still watched him grow up. She had expected him to leave as he usually did. But unexpectedly, he said, "How is she today?" There was no need to clarify who he meant. Ophelia had been checking in with Melody almost daily, concerned about her condition. Ophelia paused and couldn't help but respond, "Why don't you ask Mel yourself?" Jeremy lowered his gaze. "I've been busy lately." At that, the pent-up fury inside Ophelia surged. The thought that her once sweet and lovable daughter-in-law was now gone made her deeply upset. She sternly scolded him, "You're always busy! So busy that your fiancée disappears, and you're still occupied! What exactly has your busyness achieved? "