Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Inside the bag were... adult toys!

"My goodness..." Angela's face flushed red. She looked down, unable to say

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Fiona laughed mockingly and said, “What's the matter? Are you still some innocent little girl? You've been married for so long, yet you can't even produce a child. What value do you have left in the Bamford family?”

Angela froze instantly. Fiona's words hit her like a bolt of lightning. She didn't know how she had put up with this in the past.

From the beginning until now, she had been nothing but a birthing machine in Fiona's

eyes.

"I can't get pregnant because your son refuses to cooperate, and I'm not capable of asexual reproduction either," she retorted coldly, placing the bag of items back on the

coffee table.

This was the first time she had spoken up so firmly.

Fiona's gaze darkened, surprised by her response. Then, she let out a cold laugh.

“Oh, I see. Someone has grown a spine.” Fiona stood slowly, her tone sharp with authority. "I'm warning you, if there's still no news about you getting pregnant in three months, I'll arrange for you and Dexter to divorce."

Angela smirked-that was exactly what she wanted.

In the end, though, she took the bag of adult toys and went back to her room. These thin, could be useful, at least as a way to buy herself some peace. Since Fiona had arranged it, even Dexter wouldn't be able to object.

He seemed to be in the shower at the moment. A sly smile formed on Angela's lips as an idea came to her. She deliberately placed the items Fiona had given her on the bedside table and waited for Dexter to come out.

As soon as he saw them, he grimaced in disgust. "What kind of nonsense are you pulling?"

in one "Your mom wants us to have a child as soon as possible." Angela stood up, picking up of the suggestively shaped items with a serious expression. “Go ahead and choose one."

face darkened, and he angrily swept the items onto the floor. He and Fiona had always been at odds, especially when it came to having children. He didn't want to confront her directly, so over the years, he had left Angela to handle

matter.

now, she was tired of it. She wanted him to deal

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awkwardness and pressure she had faced

from your mom. Why are you taking it out on me?” She

warned, his gaze cold and

her.

for some time. As long as we're here, we won't be able to avoid her pressuring,” Angela

out!" Dexter's anger surged, and

packed up some essentials and escaped back to the place she rented. Knowing Dexter, he wouldn't bother her for at least a week, which

her new piece, which she named Lamps and Shadows, was completed. She had filmed the entire

300 thousand likes, and someone

in a rush

her heart, and she intended to gift it to the first person who had bought her

had been waiting for,

you selling this painting? I like it

selling it.” Angela texted back with a dancing emoji. Then, she continued, “I plan to give it to

stable income. Though she was still far from her

It felt wonderful.

the chat, the words "typing..." kept appearing and

other person replied,

so, they agreed to meet at a café in

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ten minutes early. As she entered, she saw someone already seated at their

had short, neat hair. From behind, he looked quite young... and

Holding

approached slowly and

friendly. He had the kind of

The more she looked at him, the more familiar

face flashed in her mind, but she couldn't believe this person

of.

recognize me?" The man smiled,

finally called his name.