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

Fiona with a faint smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

froze at her bold response. She was both surprised and

were the one who insisted on marrying Dexter in the first place. Have you forgotten that?" Fiona's tone grew colder,

how foolish she had been all these years. “Yes, I was a fool back then. But now

you've come to your senses now?” Fiona asked mockingly as

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

she pressed on, “What's the matter? You don't

"Some people can bargain-because they have something to back them

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

Chapter 20

that I've been living in Bamford Estate for three years. I know every little detail

one could do it faster than I could. Compared to you, I'm just a lowly insect. But that's precisely

that, Angela clenched her hands tightly in her sleeves with a cold,

dare to do that?" Fiona

"No, not really. I simply hoped to regain a shred of dignity in front of you. But

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

something you earn, not something others give you," Fiona said,