Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

“It's none of your business.” Angela tried to pull away, but Dexter scooped her up by holding her around the waist.

“Are you really risking your life out of sheer stubbornness? You're nuts, Angela!” Dexter scolded, his expression glum as he carried her out the door and shoved her into the car.

“I'm not going with you! Even if I die, it has nothing to do with you!” Angela protested.

Erica turned around from the front seat and spoke in a somewhat chastising tone. "Mrs. Bamford, I was the one who caused your job and housing issues. It had nothing to do with Mr. Bamford."

She thought Angela was out of her mind to speak to Dexter like that. Who did she think she was to stream at him? Angela clearly didn't know her place.

Angela ignored Erica. Without Dexter's approval, who would have dared to humiliate and push her around so mercilessly?

The only reason he had done that was to make her submit and continue being his spineless trophy wife.

But she was determined not to give him that satisfaction. She would earn enough to buy back the house and retrieve everything that had once been Marie's down to the last item.

There was no way she would let Dexter keep mocking her.

"Are you done throwing a tantrum, Angela?" Dexter yanked her back, gripping her delicate) wrist so tightly it felt like he would crush her bones.

Angela fought back her tears as a fierce headache came on again.

Upon noticing how unwell she looked, Dexter softened his stance slightly and said, “She already explained things to you. Stop lashing out.

He then instructed Erica to start the car.

Angela didn't struggle further. She only had a little over 1,000 dollars left. It wasn't enough for her to survive long, so she needed to go back and retrieve anything that was valuable.

The doctor prescribed medicine and advised her to rest.

but found Angela rummaging through the drawers. "What are

back or respond to her. She was searching for her

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those clothes were valuable, they had never really felt like

took out a small royal-blue velvet box. She told herself she would only pawn these off if absolutely necessary.

take it." Angela's hands were suddenly empty as Erica's icy words sounded

her.

kill. Erica was taken aback and jumped slightly in surprise. Angela was usually soft-spoken and

just carrying out my duty. Even if this was a gift from Mr. Bamford Sr., you can only use or keep it privately while you're with the Bamford family. Once you leave, these items

of humiliation overwhelmed her. Holding back her tears, she

didn't cost the Bamford family a single penny. It has nothing to do with Dexter, Mr. Bamford

that, she turned and walked

a sudden panic and reached out to grab Angela's arm, trying to stop

apologize to Angela, not to add fuel to the fire. Thus, Erica hurriedly said, "I'm

pacify. With just a few kind words, she would likely relent. She had always

way!" Angela shook off Erica's hand sharply. Her

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me with

Erica was stunned.

are you doing now? Haven't you caused enough trouble?" Dexter asked

annoyance.

stairs with a long face, a surge of anger arose within him. He couldn't understand why she had been acting out nonstop lately. He had no idea what

you'd better sign the divorce papers and give them to me soon. I don't want a cent from

He was taken aback and momentarily at

was fierce and unrelenting-it was as

followed her downstairs. "Mr. Bamford, she refused to take

He ignored the increasing sense of frustration that grew in his heart and said with a sneer,

moved to another motel to stay for the time being. She submitted résumés online and searched for a new

from Zack. “Angie, please help me! They're going to cut off one of my hands. I'm going to die! Please come and save

Dad and