First Love Novel 97


Chapter 97

Angela was nearly choked by Fiona's words.

Good grief, Fiona's way of thinking was way too bold.

“Mom, do you have to be this blunt? Could you at least pretend to say something comforting?” Angela said, caught between laughter and exasperation.

"What's the point of that?” Fiona replied, unbothered. “Feelings are what they are. If they're gone, they're gone. No use clinging to something that's already lost. Look at me and Dexter's father-we haven't spoken in over a year. The last time we exchanged words was during last year's Christmas dinner, when we said ‘Merry Christmas.' And yet, here I am, living just fine.”

Fiona's tone carried the air of someone who had already planned out Angela's future. She spoke like a seasoned veteran of life's harsh realities.

"How can two people live under the same roof without any affection?" Angela forced a weak smile. The thought alone left her heart feeling heavy and dull.

in her life,

to focus on your career and will help you wherever I can. But as for everything else, tread carefully. If the day comes when we're no longer in-laws,

at Fiona, momentarily stunned by

If their relationship hadn't been so rocky in the beginning, they might have been able to connect on a deeper

was Joseph calling with what seemed

as she glanced

"What's wrong?" Angela asked.

up and grabbing her bag. “A few antique vases and Natalie's bracelet are missing. Stay here and rest-don't concern yourself with anything unnecessary." Angela's unease grew. Fiona hadn't been in charge of the household for long, and already something like this had happened. It

to return to the house with Dexter. She needed

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since she had been the one to push for Fiona to take charge of

I heard you had your appendix removed. I was about to visit you," Joseph greeted her warmly as soon as she arrived, taking her

concern.

happened at home and decided to come back with Dexter to check on

couch, covering her with a blanket

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