Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Back then, Miles had gone to great lengths to have Lionel acknowledged by the Bamfords.

"I understand," Dexter replied indifferently.

Fiona was used to his attitude by now.

“Come with me,” she said, pointing at Angela. Then, she left without looking back.

They walked into the study one after another.

Fiona got straight to the point. “Angela, I've heard that you've changed a lot these past few dave

I'm warning you-don't go causing unnecessary trouble. Stay here and fulfill your duties as Mrs. Bamford."

In the past, Angela wouldn't have dared to say anything in response. But now, she refused to endure such commands and suffer in silence.

Do those include serving drinks, doing laundry, and cooking? Or is it to be humiliated by my

didn't quite reach her eyes. On top of

response. She was both surprised and

are plenty of others who would. Don't forget that you were the one who insisted on marrying

could barely breathe. She finally realized just how foolish she had been all these years. “Yes, I was a fool back

come to your senses now?” Fiona asked mockingly as a smirk graced her

I'll have someone else take over your duties. But as for the events you're supposed to attend, you must still show up." Fiona crossed her arms,

slight pause and taking in Angela's expression, she pressed on, “What's the

coldly, refined and regal as always. "Some people can bargain-because they

tone was frosty, and each word she spoke was merciless, piercing Angela in the spot where it hurt

Chapter 20

don't forget that I've been living in

to destroy something, no one could do it faster than I could. Compared to you, I'm just a lowly insect. But that's precisely why I

her hands tightly in her

to do that?" Fiona narrowed her eyes at Angela

in front of

she stared coldly at Angela. The latter had always been so submissive, yet she was talking about respect and

something others give you,"