Chapter 53

I said, "I can say even sweeter things as long as I get enough money." The moment the words left my mouth, Ophelia's expression darkened. She hadn't expected me to be so insincere with my compliments. She snapped in a low voice, "If you're done, just leave!" I grabbed my bag and quickly walked out, settling back outside to flip through a magazine. Inside, the two of them continued choosing dresses. I pretended to look at the magazine, but my eyes kept darting to Ophelia through the corner of my gaze. She tried on numerous dresses, but she couldn't seem to pick one that she liked. Yet, to me, no matter which dress she wore, she was always stunning. In my heart, she looked beautiful in everything. But the thought that she was going to marry Hayden lingered painfully in my mind. Could someone as cold-hearted as him really make her happy? Could he treat her right? And what about me? What could I offer her? I couldn't even afford a proper ring. Was I just going to rely on sweet words