Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 22

Chapter 22

In a daze, Angela heard the familiar yet distant voice of tharle

She jolted slightly. In the hazy light of her dream, she saw Marie looking at her quietly with a gentle and loving gaze.

Angela was stunned. Her voice trembled as she murmured, “Mom, is that you? I've missed you so much!"

Tears filled Marie's eyes. "My child, you've suffered so much.”

Angela lowered her head, and her tears began streaming down like a broken dam. She hadn't cried like this in a dream for a long time.

Her tears soaked the pillow, dampening her dreams.

The faint sound of her soft sobs stirred Dexter from his sleep in annoyance. He thought irritably, "Why is she making noise in the middle of the night now?"

He threw off the covers, ready to scold her, but stopped short when he realized that she she was crying. Angela was curled up on the floor. She looked so small. At that moment, looked like a child who hadn't yet grown up.

her tears were

Dexter's chest. He tried to ignore it as he lay back. down. But no matter how hard he tried, he

decided that he would do one good

while keeping his legs apart at an awkward angle

do is cry!" He grumbled to himself and reluctantly lay down beside

the darkness, a subtle feminine fragrance emanated from Angela. Her scént

Dexter's pain flared up

by the window, letting the cool air rush over him for a

morning, Angela woke up to the blinding sunlight. Reaching out, she felt something soft and warm. She paused, sitting up in shock

Chapter 22

had prepared for herself.

with his long arms and legs jutting out of

Dexter suddenly opened his eyes, his expression

on the floor?" Angela asked,

and fart in your sleep," he replied with a mocking

"Fine. He can

Dexter's hectic work schedule wasn't disrupted at all. He spent the day on calls with his assistant and

away to the least noticeable room in the massive, castle- like villa within Bamford