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.

If you've got the guts, stop letting Grandpa hold you back and get Dexter

were at Bamford Manor, Fiona wouldn't dare push things too

"You-

low, commanding voice from the

been lying silently while listening to the drama unfold. The moment he opened his eyes, a sharp, cold glint

his powerful presence radiated through the room,

go deaf? Or did you just miss how your dear

to my mom?” Dexter let

Bye," she said lazily, then turned on her heel to

"Stop right there!”

he were brimming with suppressed fury. "Did I say you could leave? What's the rush? Are you heading off to

share your penchant for cheating, I'm going home to paint." She had been busy with other things these past few

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

a moment, realizing she might've said too much. It was a mistake to even hint at her

of him until he's

if I refuse?” Angela was getting increasingly impatient with Fiona's condescending tone every time she