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.

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

Fiona wouldn't dare push

"You-

commanding voice from the

unfold. The

his powerful presence radiated through the room, capable of sending a chill of fear down

his gaze, unfazed. "Did you go deaf? Or did you

compared to my mom?” Dexter let out a

said

"Stop right there!”

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

to paint." She

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

much. It was a mistake to even hint at her personal plans to

he's fully recovered,"

I refuse?” Angela was getting increasingly impatient with Fiona's condescending