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.

drawers. "What are you doing?” Erica asked coldly, not even bothering to address her

to her. She

Chapter 7

the years of her marriage, everything she had worn had come from the Bamford family. While all those clothes were valuable, they had never really felt like hers. Only the few precious items Joseph had gifted

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

as Erica's icy words sounded from the side. Her mind went blank as she frowned

her.

so intense she looked like she could kill. Erica was taken aback and jumped slightly in surprise. Angela was usually soft-spoken and timid. When had

and continued, "Mrs. Bamford, I'm just carrying out my duty. Even if this was a gift from Mr. Bamford Sr., you can only use or keep it privately while

Her breath grew labored as a wave of humiliation overwhelmed her. Holding back her tears, she turned to the bottom drawer

clenched her teeth and said, "This was designed by me and crafted by someone I hired. It didn't cost the Bamford family a single penny. It has nothing to

that, she turned and walked

reached out

apologize to Angela, not to add fuel to the fire. Thus, Erica hurriedly

easy to pacify. With just a few kind words, she would likely relent. She had always been that much

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

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me with your filthy

Erica was stunned.

you caused

annoyance.

long face, a surge of anger arose within him. He couldn't

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

struck Dexter. He was taken aback and momentarily

much? She was fierce and unrelenting-it was as if

"Mr. Bamford, she refused to take the medicine I

sense of frustration that grew in his heart and

being. She submitted résumés online and

received a call from Zack. “Angie, please help me! They're going to

Dad