Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 35

Chapter 35

“Angela, I've brewed your favorite coffee. Would you like to have some?" Cecilia's voice was soft and warm, and her demeanor was that of an endearing young lady.

Angela knew Cecilia had something to say, so she replied, "I'll skip the coffee. Just say what you need to say."

The two descended the stairs together, looking no different from a pair of cousins-in-law engaged in casual conversation.

"Your patience amazes me, Angela. If Aunt Fiona treated me like that every day, I would've gone mad by now.” Cecilia sighed. Her expression was a mix of helplessness and sympathy. “If only there were a way to change things, you'd be able to live more comfortably. Don't you agree?"

Angela nodded slightly as she subtly led Cecilia toward the nearby poplar trees.

She deliberately avoided the lawn, knowing Fiona might see them through the window and start feeling unnecessarily suspicious.

always been so kind to me since you married Dexter. I know you're a good person, and I truly want to help you."

Angela asked absentmindedly. Her mind was already on returning home to start

you again, my mom can openly stand up for you. Don't you think that would be

household is still under Grandma's control. Even if Madam Ursula wants to take charge, she'd

and said in a lowered voice, “Don't you know? Grandma's health has been failing recently. She's been in the hospital for nearly two months. Grandpa just didn't

to Grandpa and advocate for Madam Ursula?”

has helped manage the household before.

Angela replied with

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stunned. Frowning, she watched Angela's figure grow distant. She was surprised- Angela really seemed different

before, Angela would have agreed without hesitation. After all, everyone knew that she lived with hardly a shred of dignity

Garden, brushing off Cecilia's words

her. Most were

no explanation. Instead, she just