Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 34

Chapter 34

After Ursula and Cecilia left, Angela persuaded Joseph to rest. This left only her, Fiona, and Dexter in the room.

Plona sneered. "Well, you've shown a hint of wit today. That's a rare sight."

Angela felt a wave of frustration lodge in her throat at one. Some things never changed.

"Why didn't you admit I slapped you just now?" Fiona's voice remained icy.

Tired of standing, Angela pulled out a chair and sat down before replying calmly, "I fought back earlier, didn't I? If Grandpa asked about it later, it'd be hard to explain."

The ongoing feud between her and Fiona was one thing, but Angela wasn't about to let herself become someone's pawn or a subject of ridicule.

“Angela, don't think that I'll start liking you just because you backed me up in front of Joseph. You know why he favors you. With your petty tricks, you'd better focus on keeping him happy. If he ever tires of you, that'll be the beginning of your divorce." Fiona's words were sharp.

rolled her eyes inwardly. “And you're any different? If you've got the guts, stop letting Grandpa hold you back and get Dexter to divorce

Bamford Manor, Fiona wouldn't

"You-

A low, commanding voice from

been awake, but he had been lying silently while listening to the drama unfold. The moment he opened

he sneered, his powerful presence radiated through the room, capable of sending a chill

deaf? Or did

compared to my mom?” Dexter let out

fine, I'm leaving. Bye," she said

"Stop right there!”

suppressed fury. "Did I say

"Unlike you, I don't share your penchant for cheating, I'm going home to paint."

interjected sharply. “Angela, Dexter is still lying here injured, and

she might've said too much. It was a mistake

until he's fully recovered," Fiona ordered coldly when

Angela was getting increasingly impatient with Fiona's condescending tone